Technical Manager(Coolants& Brake Fluids)

Job Description Technical Manager(Coolants & Brake Fluids)

• Develop and optimize automotive coolant formulations including:

  • IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology)

  • OAT (Organic Acid Technology)

  • HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology)

  • Ready-to-use coolants

  • Concentrated antifreeze products

  • Heavy-duty diesel engine coolants

• Develop and improve brake fluid formulations including:

  • DOT 3

  • DOT 4

  • DOT 4 LV

  • DOT 5.1

• Conduct product benchmarking formulation enhancement and performance optimization.

• Support new product development and commercialization initiatives.

• Establish manufacturing procedures SOPs and batch production instructions.

• Manage blending production and packaging operations.

• Optimize production efficiency yield and resource utilization.

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and formulation-related issues.

• Implement GMP quality systems and process improvement initiatives.

• Support plant commissioning expansion and technology upgrades where required.

• Lead laboratory testing and quality assurance activities.

• Ensure compliance with product specifications and industry standards.

• Manage testing for:

  • pH

  • Reserve Alkalinity

  • Freeze Point

  • Boiling Point

  • Corrosion Protection

  • Foam Characteristics

  • Hard Water Stability

  • Viscosity

  • Wet and Dry Boiling Point of Brake Fluids

  • Rubber Compatibility

  • Corrosion Performance

• Investigate product quality issues and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain calibration and validation of laboratory equipment.

• Ensure products comply with:

  • ASTM D3306

  • ASTM D6210

  • BS 6580

  • SAE J1034

  • FMVSS 116

  • SAE J1703

  • SAE J1704

  • ISO 4925

• Coordinate product certification and OEM approval programs.

• Maintain technical documentation specifications and compliance records.

• Support customer audits regulatory inspections and quality audits.

• Evaluate and approve raw materials and suppliers.

• Manage sourcing and qualification of:

  • Ethylene Glycol (MEG)

  • Propylene Glycol (MPG)

  • Corrosion Inhibitors

  • Organic Acid Technologies

  • Silicates

  • Borates

  • Glycol Ethers

  • Brake Fluid Additive Packages

• Monitor supplier performance and product consistency.

• Provide technical support to customers distributors and sales teams.

• Conduct product training and technical presentations.

• Investigate field complaints and product performance issues.

• Support OEM and customer qualification programs.

• Bachelors/Masters Degree in:

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Chemistry

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering

• Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry or related field.

• Minimum 1020 years of relevant experience in:

  • Coolant manufacturing

  • Antifreeze production

  • Brake fluid manufacturing

  • Automotive chemicals industry

  • Quality control laboratory management

• Proven experience in formulation development and process optimization.

• Experience in OEM approvals and product certification programs.

• Experience in managing manufacturing and technical teams.

• Coolant Formulation (IAT OAT HOAT)

• Antifreeze Technology

• DOT 3 DOT 4 DOT 4 LV & DOT 5.1 Brake Fluids

• Product Development & R&D

• ASTM & FMVSS Standards

• Laboratory Testing & Quality Control

• Manufacturing Process Optimization

• OEM Specifications & Approvals

• Technical Troubleshooting

• Raw Material Evaluation

• Team Leadership

• Project Management

• Production Planning

• Cost Optimization

• Supplier Management

• Training & Development

• Problem Solving

• Technical Documentation

• Valvoline

• Prestone

• BASF

• Shell

• Petronas

• Fuchs

• Castrol

• TotalEnergies

• Chevron

• Competitive Salary

• Annual Leave as per Company Policy

• Medical Insurance

• Air Ticket as per Company Policy

• Performance-Based Incentives

• Career Growth Opportunities

• International Exposure