Company: Multinational Chemical company
Position: Project Manager – Automotive Fluids Development
Role Responsibilities
- Develop differentiated product formulations for Driveline Fluid / Engine Oil Lubricants, aligned with business strategy, OEM technical requirements, and global marketing needs to expand branded products.
- Lead or support global or regional projects to deliver differentiated products to market promptly.
- Interact continuously with component/additive suppliers, base oil manufacturers, and external test laboratories.
- Collaborate closely with lab technicians, test engineers, technical support teams, key account managers, and marketing specialists to improve existing and new products.
- Plan, execute, and document product development programs and laboratory work for experimental formulations.
- Perform competitor product evaluations.
- Manage projects with regular updates to stakeholders.
- Design and develop new product formulations to meet customer specifications.
- Develop relationships with OEM customers, Tier 2 suppliers, and regional technical teams.
- Adapt testing strategies as needed and develop autonomous product development skills.
- Structure multiyear projects accurately and manage risks through technical decisions.
- Deliver projects on time, within budget, demonstrating accountability and commitment.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience in lubes development or automotive fluids formulations is desirable.
- Research and technical knowledge in transmission/engine development or testing.
- Problem-solving skills and innovative, adaptive approach.
- Project management skills following PMI guidelines.
- Budget management experience.
Location: Torino
Ref: Project Manager – Automotive Fluids Development
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