Job Description

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

BAT UK IS LOOKING FOR AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-Senior Level

FUNCTION: Marketing R&D

LOCATION: Southampton

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

BENEFITS

• UK yearly Incentive Bonus - competitive % based on business results and average annual salary
• Attractive Private Pension Plan - up to 15%, Private Medical cover, Doctor @hand-24/7 GP appointments, by video or by phone, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the world
• Share Reward Scheme (free shares and share saving scheme), Group Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits Scheme: Tax Return Assistance, Cycle To Work, Holiday Trading, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance; Onsite Gym and Gyms Discounts-discounts at over 3,700 gyms, SPAs, pools, studios and outdoor fitness events across the UK; Season Ticket loans-Interest free loans for purchase of annual tickets for public transport

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

To design and develop device system prototypes that use both electrical and mechanical new technology blocks in next generation products, to oversee manufacturing of prototypes to required standards, prepare technical specification documentation, test and evaluate the prototypes, generate test reports and review data to recommend the way forward, root cause analysis and identify next steps so that devices and platforms meet marketing, product development and regulatory criteria.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organisation?

This role is responsible for designing, developing and testing the electrical and mechanical components of technology blocks, providing integration teams with viable options that can be utilised in next generation products.

Reports to

Principle Development Manager

Number of Direct Reports

N/A

Core Relationships

Internal - Various subject matter experts across BAT; Industrial Design; Product Marketing; Finance; Manufacturing

External - Development partners

Geographic Scope

Global

Travel Required

TBC

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• To lead electro-mechanical engineering activities to support the development of breakthrough products or technologies.
• To lead work on prototyping and design verification testing to support design & development of electronic, software, and mechanical designs, support module upgrades, debugging, optimization, cost reduction and quality improvement in new technology block projects, ensuring \xe2\x80\x9cObjectives and Key Results\xe2\x80\x9d requirements are met.
• To design and deliver appropriate approaches to design verification, prototyping, materials selection and testing. To integrate new technologies into new systems and potential new product development, as well as fault-finding / improvement / enhancement on existing products.
• To utilise skills and experience in development, electrical testing, assembly and prototyping to assist with the production of multiple device prototypes, contributing towards a finalised solution that meets the project and business requirements and expectations.
• To support communications with BAT\'s internal teams and development partners to create functional solutions, demonstrating how they satisfy the defined project requirements. To document the learnings and prepare technology block specifications.
• To work and interact with other skillsets in science and engineering to optimize designs and deliver consumer value, with consideration of manufacturability, cost and quality in parallel.
• To provide regular project/workstream management updates, tracking progress towards milestones and noting expenditure against budgets
• To maintain and develop an IP focus, assist with the protection of innovations by secure IP, liaising with the LEX department for patent work.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• An excellent understanding of device electro-mechanical technology roadmaps/evolution and proposing and designing for future trends and technologies that are relevant to our consumers and markets;
• Experience in technical engineering roles, possibly derived from one of many different backgrounds, including the tobacco, software, or device engineering industries;
• An understanding of technology development, and an ability to understand and analyse new ideas;
• Proficient in CAD (ideally Solidworks Certified, alternatively Catia or UX);
• Proven track record of innovative problem-solving through iterative prototyping and design verification. Hands-on development of working prototypes through to validation of mid-scale production components;
• Experience in managing numerous external partners: from initiating technical briefs and requirements, remote problem solving, managing updates and reporting progress to the broader team and leadership;
• An understanding of the patent landscape, building and protecting IP filings and its importance to the business;
• Project management and budget management skills and experience would be beneficial ;

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Inventive, hands-on, pragmatic and passionate about new technologies;
• Intuitive design background;
• Practical application of key innovation tools; including: FMEA, critical controls, dimensional reports, tolerance stack analysis, generation of verification test plans, system performance data tracking;
• Ability to coordinate internal and external resources/capabilities;
• Knowledge of regulation/compliance;
• Understanding of project timescales and how the role contributes to the broader R&D innovation pipeline;
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams, liaising with key internal teams and external partnerships to ensure the most effective use of resource/expertise;
• Experience in a supervisory position would be beneficial, with a proven ability to guide junior team members, ensuring high quality outputs;
• Able to develop both individual and team technical capabilities;

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Degree-educated in a relevant field of study (i.e. Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, etc)

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women\'s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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