Polyol Production Process Development Leader

based in Százhalombatta in the Polyol R&D Center!

What is the purpose of the job?

Provide technical expertise during the implementation and commercialization of the Polyol Project by supporting product portfolio development, laboratory reactor capabilities and R&D infrastructure. Following commercialization, drive R&D initiatives aimed at expanding the polyol product portfolio, enhancing production efficiency and strengthening business competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and continuous expansion of the polyol product portfolio in collaboration with customers, business partners and industry stakeholders.
• Lead and support R&D projects, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and successful product commercialization.
• Drive product and process development activities, including laboratory scale-up work and technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Manage and develop the Production Process Development team while coordinating laboratory resources and technical activities.
• Build and strengthen Polyol R&D capabilities, including laboratory infrastructure, technical expertise and external collaboration networks.
• Support innovation initiatives, market-driven product development and continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality, efficiency and competitiveness.

Required Qualifications:

Education: MSc in chemical engineering, chemistry or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ relevant professional experience preferably at reactor technology

Skills:

• Expertise in polyol applications and polyurethane processing technologies
• Excellent communication as well as strong presentation and organizational skills
• Customer-focused approach and highly collaborative attitude
• Structured thinking, attention to details and ability to prioritise
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills
• Leadership skills in managing white and blue-collars

Language: Fluent English knowledge (written and verbal)

Why join us?

Have an impact: contribute to shaping MOL Group’s future and get to know the industry via working with diverse, cross-functional teams!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual gross cafeteria allowance of 800,000 HUF.
• Annual bonus
• Private Medicare health insurance.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Unlimited mobile phone subscription for personal use.

Growth & Development:

• Access to top-tier training programs, including strategic, technical, and leadership skills.
• Clear horizontal and vertical career advancement opportunities across MOL Group.

Wellbeing & Culture:

• Extra holidays for families & single parents or women undergoing assisted reproduction procedures.
• Baby starter package when the family grows.
• Wellbeing programs supporting mental health, healthy nutrition, sports, and work–life balance.
• Employee exclusive partner discounts.
• Access to private kindergarten for employees’ children.
• Back‑to‑school support for colleagues with young school‑age children.
• Pre-retirement program & loyalty bonus.

At MOL Group, we know that our strength lies in diversity. That is why we provide equal opportunities to all applicants with appropriate qualifications and work experience, regardless of visible or less visible differences such as age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or any other personal characteristics that are not related to work. At MOL Group, everybody counts.

If you need any disability-related adjustment at any step of the recruitment process – please let our recruiter colleague know on our online application platform! We'd be happy to help.

MOL Group is an independent and international oil and gas company, headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. It is active in over 30 countries with a dynamic international workforce of 25,000 people and a track record of more than 100 years in the industry.

About Us: We Create Solutions – Together We Shape Tomorrow