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Lubricants Technical Lead Leeds area Up to £65,000 per annum DOE
Elevation Recruitment Group are working with a specialist manufacturer to recruit a Technical Project Leader to join their established R&D function.
This is a senior technical opportunity for an experienced formulation chemist or scientist with a background in industrial lubricants and/or greases, looking to take ownership of innovation projects and play a key role in shaping future product development.
Working across R&D, Product Management, Operations and Commercial teams, you will lead technical projects from initial concept through formulation, validation, scale-up and commercial launch, while acting as the technical specialist for your product area.
Key responsibilities as the Lubricants Lead: Lead the development of new industrial lubricant and grease products from concept to commercialisation.Develop formulations and experimental programmes to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions.Support manufacturing scale-up and technology transfer to ensure robust production processes.Work closely with Product Management to translate market requirements into technical development projects.Collaborate with customers, suppliers and external test houses to validate product performance.Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies and competitor activity to support future innovation.Mentor colleagues and provide technical expertise across cross-functional teams. We're looking for: Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Tribology or a related scientific discipline (MSc or PhD advantageous).Significant experience within industrial lubricants, greases or closely related formulation environments.Proven experience developing and formulating industrial lubricant products.Experience taking products through laboratory development, testing and manufacturing scale-up.Strong understanding of formulation chemistry, raw materials and performance testing.Confident working across technical and commercial teams, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in research and development, offering the chance to influence product strategy, lead technically challenging projects and contribute to the development of market-leading industrial lubricant technologies.
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