R&D Manager

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Lakeland, FL · Posted October 26, 2026

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Our client a leading automotive aftermarket products organization is looking to hire an R&D Manager to lead research, product development, and innovation initiatives within the business unit. This role will be responsible for developing differentiated products, leading technical teams, evaluating emerging technologies, managing product formulation and testing, and driving new products from concept through launch. The ideal candidate is an experienced R&D leader with a strong background in lubricant chemistry, automotive products, and new product development who can translate market needs and technical opportunities into profitable business solutions.

Key Details

Compensation: $150,000-160,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance available

Location: Great Tampa, FL

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Relocation Assistance: Yes

What’s the job?

Lead the R&D function and supervise technical teams responsible for research, product development, testing, and commercialization

Support business strategy through market trend analysis, competitive research, technology evaluation, and claims development

Lead new product development initiatives from ideation through formulation, testing, qualification, manufacturing scale-up, and launch

Develop and maintain a pipeline of innovative products that address customer needs and create differentiated market opportunities

Provide technical expertise in lubricant chemistry and automotive oils and industrial fluids

Manage product performance testing, qualification, validation, and competitive comparisons

Partner with Marketing and business leadership to translate customer needs, market trends, and emerging technologies into product opportunities

Establish and manage project milestones, timelines, budgets, and key performance indicators

Lead continuous product differentiation and process improvement initiatives

Develop strong relationships with suppliers, universities, customers, and other external technical partners

Collaborate with other business units to assess opportunities, build capabilities, and accelerate innovation

Support product lifecycle planning and maintain strong supplier relationships

Apply stage-gate processes and 80/20 management principles to prioritize and execute R&D initiatives

Foster a collaborative, accountable, innovative, and solution-oriented R&D culture

Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Travel as needed to support customers, suppliers, partners, and business initiatives

What’s needed?

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred

10+ years of experience leading technical or R&D teams

Strong experience with lubricant materials, particularly oils and industrial fluids used in automotive applications

Proven experience leading successful new product launches

Strong understanding of innovation funnels and stage-gate product development processes

Experience with product formulation, testing, qualification, validation, and manufacturing scale-up

Strong supplier relationship management experience

Experience maintaining ISO standards and managing product lifecycles

Proven ability to translate market trends and customer needs into tangible product solutions

Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative and accountable technical teams

Ability to prioritize projects and respond quickly to changing market conditions

Innovative, curious, flexible, and solutions-oriented mindset

Strong commitment to safety

Willingness to travel as required

What’s in it for me?

Opportunity to lead the R&D function and directly influence product innovation and business growth

Significant ownership over new product development, formulation, testing, and commercialization

Opportunity to develop a differentiated portfolio of automotive aftermarket products

High visibility and collaboration with Marketing, Business Unit leadership, suppliers, customers, and external technical partners

Ability to shape R&D strategy and build a strong culture of innovation and accountability

Exposure to emerging technologies, market trends, and new product opportunities

Opportunity to make a direct impact on profitable growth through innovation and product development

Leadership role with significant technical and strategic influence

Thank you,

Nick Roche

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Key Details

Compensation: $150,000-160,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance available

Location: Great Tampa, FL

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Relocation Assistance: Yes

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