Senior Technologist

**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 A** **SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST - DEVICE PROTOTYPING**

**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Experienced Non-Management Level

**FUNCTION**: Marketing R&D

**SUB FUNCTION**:New Categories, R&D

**LOCATION**:Southampton, UK

**TYPE OF CONTRACT**:Permanent

**BENEFITS**
- UK yearly Incentive Bonus - competitive % based on business results and average annual salary
- 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

**What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**

The Senior Technologist - Device Prototyping role is chiefly responsible for the execution of assigned tasks using laboratory and machine shop equipment and expertise across a range of projects and activities within the Design for Manufacture portfolio to support the delivery of development projects and the delivery of the R&D pipeline.

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

This role will utilise knowledge of Design for Manufacture workshop / lab tools and methods to assist a team of senior engineers and scientists in prototype manufacture and testing to ensure that can be made to deliver customer requirements, quality and cost criteria.

**Reports to**

Senior prototyping manager

**Number of Direct Reports
**N/A

**Core Relationships**

**Internal **-** **Engineers and Senior Technologists within the team and from other teams, Device technology, DFM R&D Management

**External **- Machine shop equipment service providers. Materials and tool suppliers

**Geographic Scope
**Global

**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- To have accountability for the delivery of assigned activities across a portfolio of projects and activities within the Device Prototyping and development portfolio.
- To hold workshop / lab expertise in operating the required machinery/testing capabilities in order to perform assigned tasks in the required time frames to contribute to the prototyping and testing of new products and technology.
- To have the technical understanding of workstreams within the product development plan of a given project in order to deliver the assigned tasks within the required timescales and in line with product launch target dates.
- To have awareness of best practices and compliance using technical knowledge and broad scientific principles to ensure effective delivery of an appropriate given task.
- To assist and work closely with the more senior engineers and scientists within the team with a focus on upskilling, personal breadth, and depth of technical knowledge in skills, new technologies and device systems.
- To have an understanding of workshop / laboratory manufacturing and testing activities, methods, and equipment capabilities to carry out assigned duties to fulfil project needs.
- To minimise workshop / laboratory risk through escalating issues with workstream delivery to the senior team roles for the purpose of capturing any difficulties and filling knowledge gaps.
- To ensure the confidentiality of all technology and compositions which ensure the uniqueness of BAT output.

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE**

**Experience Required**
- Ability to deliver against a portfolio of tasks within defined timescales.
- Ability to work in a technical workshop or laboratory.
- Ideally previous experience in testing devices.

**Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required**
- Flexible, motivated, and passionate about safety, quality, and value.
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal/external capabilities.
- Ability to plan and prioritise tasks based on business need.

**Education**
- Time served apprenticeship background as an engineering technician / HNC-level qualification in a relevant field.

**WE ARE BAT**

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**

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