Research & Development Manager, Industrial

Calumet R&D Manager

At Calumet, we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud!

Purpose

R&D Managers are integral members of the Product Management Team, responsible for designing and delivering premium products that support business growth objectives. This role spans the full product development lifecyclefrom initial concept through commercializationand includes continuous improvement of existing formulations to meet evolving industry, OEM, and customer requirements. This role is critical in ensuring our portfolio remains technically differentiated, market-relevant, and aligned with the strategic direction of the business.

Key Objectives and Responsibilities

• Lead industrial lubricants formulation projects
• Developing products that demonstrate measurable performance advantages
• Securing relevant OEM and industry approvals
• Collaborating closely with key suppliers and industry experts to assess base oil and additive technologies
• Designing and executing test programs to benchmark performance against industry standards and OEM specifications
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop company products that support brand strategy by collaborating with suppliers and OEMs to deliver innovative products
• Evaluate function and performance of raw materials in formulations
• Provide expert technical support to external customers and internal cross function teams such as quality-control, production, sales, marketing teams and customers
• Design and execute test programs to demonstrate and validate product technology, claims, and benefits
• Maintain knowledge of industry and specifications, OEMs, NLGI, ELGI, ASTM, DIN, ISO test standards
• Develop and maintain product development processes
• Manage and direct the work for R&D Chemists located at Porter facility.
• Other duties as required

Required Education / Experiences

Competencies

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.