Vilube

Support automotive oil team leader for development of automotive products as per business needs

· Formulation development/ localization of imported formulation / blend study

· Reformulation of existing formulations for cost reduction/ performance improvement

· Establish the properties with specifications and performances of products based on test method.

· Run necessary tests internal or external to qualify the product performance.

· Testing of alternate raw materials/ additive and base oils for cost reduction, performance improvement

· Full knowledge of API, JASO, ILSAC and other standards and specifications

Support development projects with additive suppliers, base oil suppliers, OEMS, partners for Automotive product lines

· Carry out collaborative projects with different stakeholders for completion.

· Managing of the priorities in agreement with the automotive team leader

Studying and approving of new additives/ new raw materials and reviewing the use of all raw materials.

· Testing, analysis, and blend study

· Disposal / rework solution of slow moving/obsolete finished goods/additives

· Liaison with QC when testing of samples on shared equipment in QC lab

Technical support service

• Analysis of samples submitted by automotive technical services (France & export)
• Competition sample analysis
• Perform necessary tests for USP creation

HSE and Quality, Support to lab housekeeping, safety activities, 5S & maintenance of lab equipment

· Support to instrument installation, maintenance & standardization activities to ensure correct & timely result reporting & meeting QMS/ ISO 9001 standards.

· Validation of test methods

· Ensuring strict compliance with HSE requirements as well as quality systems requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent experience) Petrochemical/ chemical engineering / Chemistry

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-5years’ experience in automotive lubricants formulation development/QC in lubricant industry
• Experience on all standards and specifications of automotive lubricants (API, JASO, ILSAC, ACEA) will be an added advantage.

• Experience in production & quality control activities of lubricants

• Experience in with base oils & additives manufacturers/suppliers
• Experience in lubricant standards, HSE, sustainability…. (Quality, Regulation…)

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BEHAVIOURS

• Team player, high commitment, integrity
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Enjoy and seek out opportunities to work with peers, customers & additive supplier.
• Soft skills and eager to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Able to use basic software, SAP knowledge