About Us

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide. 

Conducts complex and/or non-standard research, development, and/or performance testing activities to meet stated objectives of the respective SBU.  May act as overall or technical project lead and direct the work of other technical team members assigned to the project.  High level of communication and presentation skill required.  Often responsible for multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously.

• Support chemists and formulators in R&D product groups by providing engineering insight and identifying or designing mechanical solutions that meet the objects of internal and external customers
• Lead research projects independently, supervising technical team members assigned to the projects.  
• Provide proactive OEM support and guidance through effective and insightful face to face and written communications.
• Provide leadership in matters of safety, taking personal responsibility for a safe working environment and for following and promoting established safety policies and procedures 
• Compile data, interpret results interpretation and written test reports. Consult with internal/external customer as necessary to review and explain results, offer technical insight and ensure that project goals are being met. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:           

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a testing environment, preferably in automotive, fuels, emissions or lubricant testing
• Experience with design, construction, and commissioning of machines, test cells, rigs or other research tools is highly desirable
• Intimate knowledge of vehicles, transmissions and associated electronics
• Able to solve complex technical problems and deliver practical solutions
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly communicate at various levels

           SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Decision Making - Decision making in a timely manner based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; sometimes with incomplete information, under tight deadlines and pressure; while based upon appropriate risk and authority
• Business Insight - The understanding of the basis for our business model and how that is realized in the market. The understanding of how business and operations are intimately linked. The ability to use information, practices & trends, affecting the business to engage and drive new strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Analysis and Problem Solving - Solves difficult problems with effective solutions; asks good questions and questions all likely sources for answers; can solve complex problems and recognize complex patterns; utilizing all appropriate tools to reach a robust answer.
• Communication - The ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an engaging and convincing manner.
• Managing Performance - Possessing the drive and focus to achieve challenging goals.
• Collaboration and Networking - The ability to work in and across Afton's organizational matrix to achieve business objectives, via engaging interactions and influencing without authority.
• Project Management - The ability to manage tasks and activities and achieve their completion within the agreed framework, across regional and organizational boundaries
• Innovation - The openness to new ideas and the ability to generate breakthrough solutions. Can develop, seek out, critically assess and implement new and value adding concepts.
• Dealing with Uncertainty - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Demonstrates acceptable statistical applications to assigned area.
• Consistent demonstration of safe lab practices and procedures.

Working at Afton

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.