Technical Manager

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CSG Talent is supporting a leading international organisation in the lubricants, base oils and industrial fluids sector with the appointment of a Technical Manager for its European business. This is a senior technical leadership hire and an outstanding opportunity for a specialist to take ownership of formulation strategy, product performance, compliance governance and supplier engagement across a complex and evolving product portfolio. The Technical Manager will act as the technical authority for the organisation's lubricants business, with responsibility across: Development, maintenance and optimisation of lubricant formulations Ownership of product performance claims, approvals and technical documentation Technical engagement with additive, base oil and chemical suppliers to ensure competitiveness and innovation Leading technical negotiations with third-party manufacturers and partners Oversight of external laboratories, testing programmes, sampling and reporting Providing technical training and support across internal teams and customer-facing functions Supporting sustainability initiatives and technical cost-efficiency programmes Representing the business within relevant industry boards, OEM frameworks and regulatory bodies To be considered for this opportunity, we require the below skill set and experience: Essential Industry Experience Due to the highly specialised nature of the portfolio, lubricants additives or base oils industry experience is essential . Proven expertise in formulation, blending and manufacturing environments Strong understanding of performance specifications, OEM approvals and product claims management Working knowledge of chemical and oil regulatory compliance Commercial exposure to supplier strategy, additive technology partnerships and cost optimisation Degree-qualified background in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering or related discipline (desirable) Why This Opportunity? This is a rare chance to step into a highly influential technical leadership role within a well-established and growing international organisation operating across multiple European markets. The position offers: Strategic ownership of technical governance High visibility across commercial, procurement and manufacturing teams Long-term investment and transformation focus within the lubricants space