About Richful:
Xinxiang Richful Lube Additive Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996. It is a technically integrated enterprise, operating as one of the big five lubricant additive developers and suppliers globally. Richful products are supplied globally across North America, Europe, Africa, Middle-East, Latin-American and Asia-Pacific. Richful Lube Additive Co. is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (Stock code: , it is the first a-share market listed company of China lubricant additive industry.
Richful is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for lubricant product development and optimization, driving technological innovation and product upgrades
- Lead R&D projects: develop project plans, guide implementation and delivery
- Coordinate cross-departmental resources for project execution
- Collaborate with industry stakeholders to analyze customer needs, market trends, and technology directions
- Develop product technology roadmaps, manage intellectual property protection
- Provide technical support to customers, sales, and production teams
- Ensure full compliance with quality, safety, environmental regulations
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct formulation design and performance validation, manage lab-to-production transition
- Develop product testing plans and project execution schemes
- Lead third-party certifications and customer audit technical liaison
- Utilize analytical techniques (IR, GC/LC, NMR, SEM/TEM) for product analysis and failure mode studies
- Participate in domestic/international technical standard discussions
- Prepare technical documents (TDS/process specifications) and complete production handover
- Manage raw material database, evaluate alternatives, optimize cost structure
- Conduct internal/external technical trainings
Requirements
Education:
- Master's degree or higher in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science
Experience:
- 5+ years in lubricant product development with full-cycle project leadership
- Proficient in lubrication mechanisms, additive performance and synergies
- Skilled in simulation testing and engine test evaluation methods
- Familiar with lubricant industry/OEM standards
- Practical experience in raw material supply chain management and cost optimization
Competencies:
- Fluent English for workplace communication and documentation
- Strong decision-making and team guidance capabilities
- Excellent cross-department collaboration skills
- Proficient in DoE and data analysis tools (Minitab/JMP)
Preferred:
- Knowledge of APQP process and TSQP quality tools
- Hold relevant field invention patents
This position is open to direct applicants only. Recruiters or staffing agencies—please refrain from contacting us or submitting candidate profiles.
This is an ongoing recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.