R&D Manager (F/M/D)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30\+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry \- from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact \- Together beyond lubrication.

### **Some of your Benefits**

#### **Health Insurance**

• *Health Insurance:** Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

#### **Cafeteria/ Canteen**

• *Cafeteria/ Canteen:** We offer fresh food on\-site, both hot and cold.

#### **Diversity \& Inclusion**

• *Diversity \& Inclusion:** We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

#### **Safe Environment**

• *Safe Environment:** We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.

#### **Sustainability \& Social Commitment**

• *Sustainability \& Social Commitment:** We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Mysore

On\-Site

Klüber Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.

You support our team as

• *R\&D Manager (F/M/D)**

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### **Responsibilities**

• To become expert in specialties lubricants
• To train junior product developer technically
• To drive chosen segment technically – to become the expert for the addressed segments
• To drive product development projects for the addressed segments
• To manage R\&D lab records and prepare lab reports
• To present the project results to the leadership team
• To co\-ordinate with production team to scale up R\&D batches
• To co\-ordinate with Quality Assurance team to finalize the product specification
• To provide necessary support to Marketing Applications and Sales team to enhance the sale of new products
• To perform tests relative to the product development projects
• To maintain R\&D test equipment and its assets
• To co\-ordinate with all concerned on effective handling of customer complaints
• Support to Production/Process Engineering team to improve first time yield

### **Qualifications**

• Postgraduate in chemistry with strong R\&D background in lubricant chemistry (PhD is a plus) having 10\+ years experience.
• **Functional Responsibilities/Network**
• Teamwork mindset is mandatory
• Create a positive and developing climate, with respect to HSE
• Coordinate with Product Portfolio Manager, Sales, Marketing Application, Production, Quality Control, Purchase and global teams in Germany
• Ensure that site meets HSE Standards and Directives.
• Ensure completion of all relevant statutory documentation related to HSE in line with local laws.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.