R&D Manager (F/M/D)

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Klüber Lubrication

India, Karnataka, Mysore Full-Time On-site

Posted 2 days ago • Apply by June 14, 2026

Job Description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.

Some of your Benefits

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Mysore

On-Site

Klüber Lubrication India Pvt. Ltd.

You support our team as

R&D Manager (F/M/D)

Responsibilities

To become expert in specialties lubricants
To train junior product developer technically
To drive chosen segment technically – to become the expert for the addressed segments
To anticipate and understand customer needs & expectations
To drive product development projects for the addressed segments
To perform day to day experiments, reporting and documentation
To manage R&D lab records and prepare lab reports
To present the project results to the leadership team
To co-ordinate with production team to scale up R&D batches
To co-ordinate with Quality Assurance team to finalize the product specification
To provide necessary support to Marketing Applications and Sales team to enhance the sale of new products
To perform tests relative to the product development projects
To overview the benchmarking tests for the dedicated segments
To maintain and improve the established laboratory safety practices
To maintain R&D test equipment and its assets
To support to Sales and Marketing to create value argumentation on existing and new products
Ensure compliance to Freudenberg HSE policies, objectives, standards, directives & guidelines
To co-ordinate with all concerned on effective handling of customer complaints
Support to Production/Process Engineering team to improve first time yield
To conduct relevant literature search and documentation of the same for future use
To explore local raw material sources and evaluate potentially suitable raw material in existing product formulations to effect cost reduction and import substitute
To drive technically and coordinate with Product Portfolio Manager, Sales, Marketing Application, Production, Quality Control, Purchase and global teams in Germany

Qualifications

Postgraduate in chemistry with strong R&D background in lubricant chemistry (PhD is a plus) having 10+ years experience.
Functional Responsibilities/Network
Teamwork mindset is mandatory
Create a positive and developing climate, with respect to HSE
Coordinate with Product Portfolio Manager, Sales, Marketing Application, Production, Quality Control, Purchase and global teams in Germany
Manage and develop the personnel and working processes within the department.
Ensure that site meets HSE Standards and Directives.
Ensure completion of all relevant statutory documentation related to HSE in line with local laws.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.