Engine/Propulsion Lab Team Leader

Why Valvoline Global Operations?

Valvoline Global is a worldwide leader in automotive and industrial solutions, creating future-ready products and best-in-class services for partners around the globe. Established in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, claiming our position as The Original Motor Oil. As an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we continue to invest strategically and expand globally, driving unparalleled product innovation and sustainable business solutions.

Our corporate values of care, integrity, passion, unified, and excellence shape everything we do. Living out our values is what makes our company, our employees, our partners, our customers, and the communities we serve great.

When you join Valvoline Global, you join a culture that is committed to: treating all people with care, operating with integrity, striving for excellence in everything we do, showing passion about delivering on our commitments, and being unified in all our enterprise endeavors.

This role is located on-site in Ashland, KY. We are open to relocation assistance. 

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Team Leader. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

This position of Team Leader will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist the facility manager of Ashland Lab to ensure safety, security & environmental responsibility of the operation
• Lead non-internal combustion engine testing at the facility
• Lead HEV/EV battery related research and development
• Collaborate with Marketing and other departments to develop materials for marketing collaterals and product differentiations
• Supervise, manage and mentor employees and contractors at the lab

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the non-fired rig testing at the facility including, but not limited to, driveline and differential systems, mileage accumulation dynos, EV/HEV testing and dynos, cold room, etc. Responsible for special and/or unique testing and procedure development, and related failure analysis. Communicate with and represent Valvoline at, industry governing bodies of these tests for calibration, benchmarking and compliance.
• Ensure safe and responsible operations at the lab and function as the alternate facility manager in the absence of the primary facility manager. Conduct weekly safety walkthroughs. Manage the security guard service, contractor safety, the DOT Hazmat shipment certificate, chemical storage, leaks and spills, risk planning and management, and emergency management and waste from the facility. Responsible for incident handling and reporting, MOC, VTrac, audit preparation and readiness, GQMS review and update, and safety training.
• Lead the EV/HEV battery related research and development work (assessment and evaluation, reconditioning, reman, etc.) at the facility. Work with external partners to improvement our technical understanding of batteries, power storage, and safety management.
• Facility maintenance, upgrades, budgeting and utilization. Responsible for external vendors, contractors, local IT requirements, storage and space management, including oil and coolant inventories.
• Coordinate with other groups within R&D, other departments (such as Marketing) and external partners to ensure full utilization of the assets and capabilities at the facility, and develop new capabilities as required.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or related field, advanced degree is a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in the same or similar environment and role. Prior experience with engine testing or EV battery testing is a plus.
• Walk, bend, climb, stoop, some periodic lifting.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)  
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

*Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Valvoline Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Are you good at what you do? Join us.

The Company has put a process in place to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1-800-Valvoline or email 1-800Valvoline@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

 Requisition ID: 771 

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