Development Manager

Job Title: Development Manager

Job Location: Wickliffe, Ohio

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: On-site/Hybrid

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Development Manager

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the fuels industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

The Fuels Products, Americas business comprises products formulated for diesel and gasoline fuels as well as the aftermarket in North America and Latin America.  The portfolio is a diverse and sizeable business in need of talented technical people to help develop new products and provide technical service to our customers.  We have a role open as a product Development Manager in Wickliffe, Ohio.

The role involves developing new additive packages for fuels and demonstrate performance of these packages.   The development manager will also be responsible for representing Lubrizol Fuel Products technology at the customer interface in partnership with our commercial, sales, and customer deployment management team.  The role involves technical project management, problem solving, and an understanding of additive chemistry and applications.  

What We're Looking For:

• Develop technical expertise and provide technical leadership for Fuel Products
• Lead the development of new products and technology platforms for Fuel Products with an application focus
• Developing fundamental knowledge to improve fuel additives technology
• Interact effectively with operations, R&D, testing, commercial partners, procurement, and sales to support business objectives
• Provides technical guidance, formulation development, and application problem solving support to resolve field issues; anticipate unmet needs of customers, OEM’s, and/or end users
• Act as a technical consultant to commercial, sales, and customer deployment management communities
• Develops plans, coordinates internal cross-functional teams and implements project plans in a timely, cost-effective manner
• Build and maintain customer relationships to deliver products that meet or exceed their expectations
• Understands market/customers’ needs, patent literature, regulatory issues and industry trends to anticipate new technical needs and opportunities
• Collaborates with suppliers and other external parties on new technology opportunities
• Develops and maintains contact with industry bodies, OEMs, key suppliers, and external test labs to remain knowledgeable on industry trends and newest technologies
• Develops and effectively delivers clear technical presentations to internal and external audiences

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Minimum of B.S.degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or a related technical field
• A minimum of five years of technical experience in fuels, lubricants and/or additives, specialty chemical, or petrochemical industries
• Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop data-based solutions
• Ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams
• Ability to be self-driven and work under minimum supervision
• Achievement oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Strong presentation skills to showcase technology solutions to a variety of audiences
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to travel as needed
• Fluent English oral and written communication

Considered a Plus

• Ph.D, in a technical field
• Knowledge and interest in engines and/or fuel distribution networks
• Proven track record of effective project management and execution
• Experience in creating and supporting intellectual property initiatives

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.