VP Technical & R&D

Our client is a leading Indian manufacturer of lubricants, greases, oils, and specialty petroleum products, Headquartered in Mumbai, with a strong presence across India and global markets.

We are looking for Vice President – Technical & R&D will lead R&D, Technical Services, QC, and QA across India, ensuring product excellence, regulatory compliance, innovation, and customer satisfaction, with strong expertise in lubricants, greases, DEF, and global industry standards.

Job Ref : 3015

Role Responsibilities :

• Lead R&D and innovation for lubricants, greases, and DEF, including new product development, reformulations, scale-up, and commercialization in line with global standards.
• Provide technical leadership and customer support, including OEM approvals, field trials, complaint resolution, and technical documentation.
• Ensure strong Quality Control systems, standardized testing, SPC implementation, and laboratory accreditations across all locations.
• Drive Quality Assurance and QMS compliance (ISO, IATF, API, BIS, OEM), audits, supplier quality, and product consistency.
• Oversee regulatory and statutory compliance, including DEF norms, environmental, safety, and industry regulations.
• Must Have Experience

• 18+ years of progressive experience in lubricants and greases.

• Minimum 8–10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing R&D and Quality functions.

• Proven experience managing multi-plant, pan-India operations.

• Strong exposure to OEM approvals, audits, and global quality standards.

If you fit the above bill and wanting to change the job immediately then you may apply with job ref K3015

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Skills Required
bis , standardized testing , Api, Customer Support, Iso, Innovation, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Quality, Technical Services, commercialization, Quality Control, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Environmental Safety