Calumet · 19 hours ago
Research & Development Manager, Industrial
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expCalumet is a company that delivers innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. The R&D Manager will lead the development of industrial lubricants and greases, overseeing the full product development lifecycle and ensuring products meet industry standards and customer requirements.
ManufacturingOil and GasProduct Management
Responsibilities
Lead industrial lubricants and grease formulation and product development projects
Develop products that demonstrate measurable performance advantages
Secure relevant OEM and industry approvals
Collaborate closely with key suppliers and industry experts to assess base oil and additive technologies
Design and execute 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-functional 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
Collaborate with and direct the work for R&D Chemists
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific field
Minimum 5 years research experience in formulating finished lubricants and/or greases
Established laboratory safety, technical competency with strong lubricant principles background
Experience using analytical equipment according to ASTM, DIN and ISO methods
Experience in the lubricants industry and working with OEMs, additive companies, and base oil companies
Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills
Effective writing and oral presentation skills to clearly communicate ideas, data, recommendations, and conclusions
Effective project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and other technical tasks simultaneously and deliver results in a timely manner
Strong interpersonal, networking and communication skills to work with suppliers, OEMs, customers, and at industry meetings
Company
Calumet
Calumet makes ingredients of every day products ranging from lipstick to crayons to jet fuel.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.42B2026-01-07Post Ipo Debt· $405M
2025-01-14Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2025-01-14Post Ipo Debt· $100M
Leadership Team
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Todd Borgmann
Chief Executive Officer
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