Role Title: Product Development Technologist
Function and Department: Innovation & Technology, Sustainable Transportation, Personal Mobility New Specification
Location: China Business and Technology Centre
Position Summary:
This group is responsible for formulating future product platforms in close collaboration with Strategic Marketing to co-create the future optimum portfolio in Personal Mobility. This involves extensive application of technical knowledge and innovating technical solutions. This group values global collaboration, efficient decision-making, and the flexibility to adjust priorities.
The Product Development Technologist role is involved in delivering products with high technical challenges, requiring detailed formulary knowledge and a strong chemistry/engineering mindset. The role supports the Original Engine Manufacturers (OEM) relationships as a technical interface, ensures adherence to all industry codes of practice while applying innovation within these to find practical solutions. The role also contains a commercial dimension in that it is pivotal in defining product-based value propositions.
Key Responsibilities / What You'll Achieve
- Formulate and deliver our next generation of additive packages for Personal Mobility
- Lead projects, or workstreams within projects, to ensure delivering to targets, on time and on budget
- Innovate to deliver technical solutions for problems which require deep technical knowledge (e.g. new / demanding engine tests, difficult customer problems)
- Provide technical support to and collaborate with OEM to understand and deliver to their needs
- Support organizational learning through collaboration with Sales & Marketing and other I&T colleagues.
What will you gain from this role?
Technical skill
- Develop skills in end-to-end product development from idea conception through to commercialization
- Deepen knowledge in component and formulation design, performance tests, product positioning and value propositions
- Gain understanding of the lubricants industry, particularly the engine manufacturers and industry bodies, understand the evolution of engine oil specification, engine hardware and applications.
General Skill
- Develop skills in project management through leading extensive and complex projects
- Develop communication and influencing skills through interface with OEMs
- Build networks through collaboration opportunities within the I&T group and with other functions (Marketing, Sales, Industry Liaison, etc).
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Technical proficiency with preferably a science or engineering background
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to derive sound technical judgements and drive project decisions
- Ability to understand needs, manage expectations, and deliver on stakeholder commitments
- Compelling interpersonal and networking skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
- Strong commitment to Infineum CARES behaviours and quality values
Preferred:
- Knowledge of lubricant industry, formulation or new product development would be advantageous but not essential as full training is provided
Who We Are
Infineum is a world-class specialty chemicals company dedicated to groundbreaking specialty chemicals through innovative research. Our purpose is to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry and we are proud of our global footprint and commitment to safety.
Why Work for Us
Infineum offers competitive pay, work flexibility, and comprehensive wellbeing initiatives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture ensures every team member is valued and empowered, fostering growth and development. Join Infineum for a rewarding career where innovation and support are at the forefront.
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