R&D Packaging Development Manager

4 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom British American Tobacco Full time
Packaging Development Manager Role at British American Tobacco

We are looking for a talented Packaging Development Manager to join our team in Southampton. As a key member of our packaging team, you will be responsible for leading and managing complex projects from ideation to commercialization, providing technical advice and solutions regarding all packaging requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of different packaging substrates, including rigid plastics, printed flexibles, labels, and cartons. You will work closely with our product innovation, marketing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, compliance, legal, and quality teams to own packaging specifications and implementation processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading projects through all stages of injection moulding process implementation, from concept evaluation through commercialization.
  • Developing specifications and acceptance protocols to enable the purchase production injection moulds and moulded components.
  • Managing suppliers to ensure the design, development, and implementation of injection moulds and conversion of components is done in time and to pre-agreed standards.
  • Developing processes by designing and/or performing experimental testing, data analysis, preparation of reports, and providing recommendations.

The successful candidate will have a science, engineering, or other relevant degree, or equivalent experience, and a project management certificate. Strong engineering analysis skills, including tolerance analysis, DFA, DFM, DFMEA, validation, and documentation, are essential. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Office and SolidWorks is required.

We offer a market-leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) and a range of benefits, including diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives. You'll also have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.



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