Director of Automotive R&D & Chemistry Innovation

Petra Automotive Products

Cypress (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading automotive solutions provider is seeking a visionary Director of Research & Development to lead innovation in automotive chemicals, fuels, and lubricants. The ideal candidate will drive quality control and formulation excellence, making a real-world impact. This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in the field. Join us in shaping the future of our products through innovation.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in formulation and quality control in the automotive, fuel, or lubricant industries.
  • Proven success leading R&D or QC teams.
  • Familiarity with analytical software a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead innovation in automotive chemicals, fuels, and lubricants.
  • Drive quality control and formulation excellence.
  • See work make a real-world difference.

Skills

Leadership in R&D
Formulation and quality control
Analytical chemistry
Experience with ASTM procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

GC
GC/MS
FTIR
AES
LIMS

Job description

A leading automotive solutions provider is seeking a visionary Director of Research & Development to lead innovation in automotive chemicals, fuels, and lubricants. The ideal candidate will drive quality control and formulation excellence, making a real-world impact. This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in the field. Join us in shaping the future of our products through innovation.
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