Technical Project Lead
23 days ago
Leeds
Technical Project LeadLeeds areaUp to £65,000 per annum DOEElevation Recruitment Group are working with a specialist manufacturer to recruit a Technical Project Leader to join their established R&D function. \n This is a senior technical opportunity for an experienced formulation chemist or scientist with a background in industrial lubricants and/or greases, looking to take ownership of innovation projects and play a key role in shaping future product development. \n Working across R&D, Product Management, Operations and Commercial teams, you will lead technical projects from initial concept through formulation, validation, scale-up and commercial launch, while acting as the technical specialist for your product area. Key responsibilities:\n\n • Lead the development of new industrial lubricant and grease products from concept to commercialisation.\n, • Develop formulations and experimental programmes to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions.\n, • Support manufacturing scale-up and technology transfer to ensure robust production processes.\n, • Work closely with Product Management to translate market requirements into technical development projects.\n, • Collaborate with customers, suppliers and external test houses to validate product performance.\n, • Monitor industry developments, emerging technologies and competitor activity to support future innovation.\n, • Mentor colleagues and provide technical expertise across cross-functional teams.\nWe're looking for:\n\n, • Degree qualified in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Tribology or a related scientific discipline (MSc or PhD advantageous).\n, • Significant experience within industrial lubricants, greases or closely related formulation environments.\n, • Proven experience developing and formulating industrial lubricant products.\n, • Experience taking products through laboratory development, testing and manufacturing scale-up.\n, • Strong understanding of formulation chemistry, raw materials and performance testing.\n, • Confident working across technical and commercial teams, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.\n, • A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for innovation.\n\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in research and development, offering the chance to influence product strategy, lead technically challenging projects and contribute to the development of market-leading industrial lubricant technologies. \n For more information, or a confidential chat - contact