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Engineer I - Chemical Process

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an ENGINEER I - CHEMICAL PROCESS in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

Working in the Process Experiments Team, the focus of the role is helping to make better Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) innovations through demonstrating chemical engineering processes.

The expectations from the role are diverse. The theoretical part of the role requires creativity, teamwork, and constraint-free thinking to discover all the different options for solving a technical challenge, and the practical execution demands a 1st principle understanding of the physics and chemistry that govern a process.

The role also involves an understanding of developing process and post-process quality methods, environmental and health and safety procedures, and the ability to clearly present new technical discoveries.

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

Provide expert process support to New Category teams and the Innovation Development Centre (IDC).

Col 1	Col 2
Reports to	Process Innovation Manager (IDC)
Number of Direct Reports	0
Core Relationships	Internal – Product and process development, global and factory quality, SR&C External – 3rd party laboratories, machine suppliers
Geographic Scope	Global
Travel Required	N/A, very occasional travel on project-by-project basis

Responsibilities

Collaborating with product developers to help drive creative thinking
Identifying gaps and opportunities with both equipment and ways of working
The development and practical execution of process experiments
Ownership of technical projects and workstreams ranging from the small to the large
Enlightening the organization in new knowledge and ways of working
Use of digital tools e.g. Microsoft Planner, Excel, Minitab, SolidWorks
Developing the health and safety of our processes

Requirements

Experience Required

Proven experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Practical execution of laboratory and pilot plant processes
Familiarity around crafting experiments, including simplifying the key question to be answered
Addressing a wide range of audiences, with the ability to articulate the key messages

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

Curious about science, and keen to understand the 1st principles of what makes something effectively work or fail
Understands the approaches in solving technical problems, both theoretically and practically
Brings others with them, helping people at all levels in achieving more
Shows maturity and insight in resolving people-related challenges
Can prioritize and coordinate

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

Professional/academic achievement in an engineering or science field up to 1st degree level, or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

Education in Chemical engineering
Hands-on experience in an R&D pilot plant
Understanding of chemistry, formulating, and rheology
Familiarity of QC measurement techniques and equipment
Knowledge of industrial processes e.g., mixers, distillation, extrusion, drying, pumping
Knowledge of hand calculations
Highly skilled in communicating stories of technical development, in a way that deeply engrosses the audience

We Offer

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
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Engineer I - Chemical Process

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