Automotive OEM Lubricant Technical Specialist

Southfield, MI

Posted: 08/09/2024 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 231.24SK Pay Rate: 100,000 - 130,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Automotive OEM Lubricant Technical Specialist

If you’ve worked for / or with the Big Auto OEMs in understanding the technical qualifications for fluids or lubricants, this could be a really exciting role for you!  This company provides a small company feel, a pension too, and the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of new product lubricant designs by partnering and managing relationships with the Big Auto makers to define technical parameters for product performance in new engines, drivetrains, EV motors, and more.  You’ll manage each account and translate technical specifications to R&D, and get products preapproved in advance for the customers!  Incredibly stable company that has never done a round of layoffs!  Contact me today for more information!

Job Description:

Build influential relationships with targeted OEMs, Industry bodies and Test Houses in support of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) strategy.  Position the company as the first port of call for advice, consultation and partnership opportunities regarding new technology & industry developments, enabling the company to extract demonstrable commercial value from these relationships (e.g., factory fill positions, service fill approvals)

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a clear OEM strategy that will involve a Strategic Account Plan for targeted OEMs
  • Be highly effective at representing the company’s interests with industry bodies and targeted OEM’s by taking steps to establish company as industry leaders and influencing industry practice and OEM lubricant specifications
  • Cultivate trusted relationships with a wide range of potential influencers & decision makers from different management levels within target OEM’s
  • Participate actively in industry societies as directed to advance or maintain a position that is financially and/or technically favorable to company’s technology
  • Use industry and OEM knowledge to provide current OEM/industry technical intelligence to product steering groups and business teams
  • Assist OEMs as directed in developing strategic goals that are compatible with current company products, service and future capabilities
  • May assist in obtaining test sites and OEM hardware contributions for the company field tests

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

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Salary

$100,000 - $130,000

Job Requirements

Technical Qualifications:

  • BS degree in science, business, engineering or related field
  • Demonstrated understanding of OEM relationship functions typically acquired through 5+ years of relevant experience in the petrochemical or OEM industry and Sales & Marketing experience
  • Familiarity with Automotive Lubricants

Education & Experience Preferred:

  • Demonstrated understanding of OEM relationship functions typically acquired through 5-10 years of relevant work experience
  • Proven track record in OEM First Fill opportunities
  • MBA

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

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Meet Your Recruiter

Stephanie Kemp
Sr Market Recruiting Specialist

Senior Level Recruitment Professional with more than 19 years of experience in the recruitment and placement of Industrial Chemists and Scientists Nationwide from Entry level to Executive level. Resins, Adhesives, Coatings, Plastics, Lubricants, specialty chemicals, additives, inks, and more!!
I have been very successful bringing top valued talent to my clients, and providing expert level guidance to candidates in career searches.

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