Technologist - Mechanical Engineer Prototyping

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey!

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a Technologist – Mechanical Engineer Prototyping in Southampton.

Key Objectives and Expectations:

• 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.
• The successful candidate will need to be a strong teammate and have a strong desire to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
• An ability to learn new skills and be creative in finding solutions to problems and driving delivery is crucial.

Direct Impact:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the delivery of assigned activities across a portfolio of projects and activities within the Device Prototyping and development portfolio.
• Hold workshop/lab expertise in operating the required machinery/testing capabilities (Full training will be given) to perform assigned tasks in the required time frames.
• Technical understanding of workstreams within the product development plan of a given project to deliver the assigned tasks within the required timescales and in line with product launch target dates.
• Awareness of standard methodologies and compliance using technical knowledge and broad scientific principles to ensure effective delivery of an appropriate given task.
• Assist and work closely with senior engineers and scientists within the team with a focus on upskilling and personal breadth and depth of technical knowledge.

Experience Required:

• Ability to deliver against a portfolio of tasks within defined timescales.
• Flexible, motivated and passionate about safety, quality and value.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to collaborate with internal/external capabilities, as well as ability to plan and prioritise tasks based on business need.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering or time served apprenticeship background as an engineering technician / HNC-level qualification in a relevant field with significant proven experience.

What We Offer You:

• A market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Access to online learning platforms and personalised growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• Continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Why Join BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions. Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles.

We see career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.