Senior Technologist, PD in Reading

The Technologist in the Product Development team will execute and participate in projects that develop new lubricants for market deployment. As part of a high profile team, the role holder will gain exposure to the processes involved in technical development and will need to network globally to ensure that the products meet the requirements of key customers and stakeholders. The role holder will work autonomously in the delivery of projects and will develop and share expertise through the broader team. The role holder is encouraged to have proficiency in a number of core product development skills whilst seeking to broaden their capability in other areas.

Key accountabilities:

• Execute and deliver a range of development and test programmes to ensure new products can be introduced to market and to understand any impacts observed. This will require effective planning, execution and documentation of results so that key milestones are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage budgets ranging from $50k to $1m and accurately manage costs and forecasts.
• Build effective networks with both subject matter experts and operational staff within the technology function to facilitate the delivery of programmes. These networks include product testing, product deployment, product quality, product stewardship, intellectual assets, and research and innovation.
• Build effective networks outside of the technology function to include suppliers of goods and services, technical consultancies, OEMs, Castrol marketing, and Castrol Legal.
• Regular communication and review of programme progress with the wider project team.
• Develop and share expertise to facilitate continuous improvement within the Product Development team.

Crucial Education:

Degree or equivalent in chemistry, engineering or a related technical discipline.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated track record in delivering projects passionate about product development, engineering or research.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to working.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing novel work programmes.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in lubricants, additives or automotive/manufacturing industries would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of product development processes, fuels and lubricants technology, mechanical engineering or related disciplines.
• Good knowledge of automotive, manufacturing and/or systems engineering.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others!

Travel Requirement: Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Artificial intelligence, Creating new methodologies, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing, Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Influencing, Intellectual Asset Management, Multi-physics modelling, Presenting, Product Development, Product Sustainability Performance Management, Project Management, Raw materials knowledge, Research and Development, Rheology, Safety management across the value chain, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Technology Management Processes, Testing electric vehicle charging systems, Thought Leadership.