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HP Product Developer I

Southampton, United Kingdom

Contract Type Permanent
Career Level Experienced Professional
Function Operations
Salary Range Competitive salary
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HP Product Developer I

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! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

British American TobaccoUK has an exciting opportunity for a HP Product Developer I in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

With an innovative mentality, the role contributes to Product Development activities within the fast-moving pace of the New Categories Heated Product (HP) portfolio.

The Product Developer I is accountable for the execution of assigned workstreams within global product deploy portfolio projects as required, to deliver the 5-year innovation pipeline.

Through the application of sound technical and scientific principals & scientific expertise, this role will involve consumable prototyping, lab work, data analysis and the management of sensory evaluations across the assigned portfolio of projects.

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

This role champions the practical and technical expertise on prototypes making and testing, experimental methods & techniques, and product specification development for samples manufacture to give guidance to indirect developer roles within the team.

The role supports Senior Product Developers to gain a further depth and breadth of technical knowledge, meeting the product and quality performance expectations according to business objectives ensuring that these products are delivered in line with standard methodologies for new product development and are supported by robust technical data.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • To drive the delivery of assigned workstreams within a portfolio of Heated Products (HP) consumable deployment projects
  • Applying sound technical and scientific expertise to deliver consumable prototyping, lab work, data analysis and the management of sensory evaluations
  • To ensure a detailed understanding of the role and performance of new HP consumable innovations and how they interact with the device to understand the PH system’s sensory performance
  • Providing Senior Product Developer roles with key technical input, recommendations and support whilst working through effective self-management, ensuring project goals are met
  • To maintain rigorous control on the quality of output to channel product developments through the pipeline to product launch, ensuring that assigned deliverables follow internal R&D processes and designed methodologies
  • To strive to identify areas for continuous improvements in our ways of working through the development of new procedures and/or lab practices, promoting enhanced methods to support product development team results
  • To independently create work plans to deliver against the priorities set by Senior Product Developers to meet project timescales
  • To support in the coaching and guidance of indirect team members in the product development process and lab standard methodologies, contributing to the improvement of overall team performance.

What are we looking for?

  • Ability to demonstrate project management experience, understanding of analytical & sensory data from various sources of product testing, and translate inferred data into information for recommendation or decision making
  • Holds proven experience in the relevant space and in product development & product testing
  • To have technical curiosity with problem solving and creative thinking skills
  • Display knowledge on prototyping, sampling and testing procedures and processes
  • Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Knowledge of next generation product composition would be an advantage
  • Understanding of project management and development timescales, and how the role contributes to the broader R&D innovation pipeline.
  • Degree or equivalent commercial experience in a science, FMCG or Food & Beverage Product Development related field

Beneficial

  • Ideally experience in product development of tobacco products: casings and flavorings, cigarette design, primary and secondary manufacturing processing

Qualifying questions for applicants

  • Do you have recent experience in laboratory testing or the process of development of FMCG products?
  • Are you familiar with Sensory testing and the analysis of sensory or consumer insight data?
  • Have you experienced working at pace across multiple projects with changing priorities emerging as new information comes to light

What we offer you?
•    We offer 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
•    Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
•    You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
•    We prioritise 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 know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the 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 (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

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.

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