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Director of Technical Services & Innovation - Progressive Industrial Fluids Ltd.
Software Engineer
Lead the creation of a cutting‑edge Technical Services organization, driving laboratory R&D, field support, and product innovation for industrial lubricants and specialty chemicals.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and launch a Technical Services division from concept to full operation, covering laboratory R&D, field support, and customer engineering.
- Direct formulation development, testing, and scale‑up of lubricants, metalworking fluids, cleaners, and corrosion preventives.
- Establish and maintain regulatory compliance programs and safety standards across all technical activities.
- Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and supply‑chain teams to translate market needs into innovative product solutions.
- Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with 10+ years of progressive technical leadership experience.
- Proven track record launching and scaling technical service or R&D organizations in the industrial chemicals or lubricants sector.
- Deep expertise in process development, laboratory testing methods, and product formulation.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., REACH, OSHA) and safety compliance.
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
Skills
chemical engineeringproject management