Product Developer II - Devices

British American Tobacco ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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Country: United Kingdom Location: Southampton Function: Scientific Research & Development Level: Experienced Professional Appointment Type: Permanent Job Purpose To lead and support across certain device product development activities within several Tobacco Heating Product (THP) projects towards the development and delivery of high consumer potential inhalable non-combustible tobacco products. This is done through translation of the commercial needs for the product into an effective technological and product brief that is then delivered with the support of internal and external resources. The role is responsible for the delivery of an assigned portfolio of projects and activities within the NGP product development plan which requires the coordination of internal and external stakeholders in alignment with the Principal Development Managers (THP) and Manufacturing Managers (Supply Chain) to support delivery of the commercial vision for the product are key aspects of this role. Specifically this role is to lead, support and guide on electromechanical workstreams across multiple device development projects where responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, liaison with Device Engineering team to design and review PCBA schematics vs requirements specification list, ensure activities are captured in a plan and fed into holistic project plans, lead certain Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities that pertain to hardware (PCBA) such as design and process FMEA, failure root cause analysis and mitigation development, testing and implementation To integrate the THP R&D, Product Stewardship Commercial, Product, Quality and Supply Chain requirements for device and product development and then support those functions during commercialization. Through the application of sound engineering, technical and scientific principals this role ensures that these products are delivered in line with best practices for new product development and are supported by robust science Principal Accountabilities Leadership Manage specific device development activities both within R&D, liaising across other functions such as Operations and with nominated third party suppliers Promote relevant technical guidance to GR&D and the THP LT on tobacco heating product and technology developments within subject matter expertise to ensure that they have the appropriate level of support within the function Promote and integrate ways of working within the development team Work closely with the Principal Development Managers and other core team members to implement project deliveries Operational Lead the development activities for the assigned responsibilities within the team Support the engagement with third party test houses to ensure ultimate compliance of devices against required safety standards in areas such as EMC and Electrical Safety standards Support solid Intellectual Property (IP) to best protect the product With the support of Product/Quality support the implementation of a quality based approach to device design and development in areas such as D/P FMEA , root cause analysis Ensure that activities supporting the Product Science Plan have been implemented to support the delivery of product into market Management Ensure accurate budget and activity management and tracking for development activities within the assigned responsibilities. Regular and succinct communications to Project Managers on status. Ability to communicate effectively across a multitude of stakeholders in verbal and written comms, to alter style of communication and level of detail depending on the audience Ensure on time and in full delivery of device specifications for new product and/or product modifications Escalate risks and issues in a timely and appropriate manner Key Success Factors Proactive and willing to go outside comfort zone to further enhance technical and soft skills Great communication skills and ability to communicate technical details at right level depending on audience Delivery of Development priorities against the plan within assigned responsibility Activity/project budget accuracy within assigned responsibility Successful career and talent development Technical understanding and solution implementation to ensure quality, cost and on time delivery Relationships NGP Management team Device Engineering Team - act as a conduit between this team and the Development teams Global Procurement, IP, SP&I and LEX Global, Regional & Local NPI teams R&D Services Team NGP & Ops Quality teams 3rd Party suppliers of device design, materials and services Skills and Experience Degree or equivalent in an engineering subject. - specifically electromechanical, electronics, circuitry design, hardware design Previous product development experience in a related field - such as handheld consumer electronic devices, deep technical understanding in the circuitry requirements for induction based heating systems would be beneficial Ideally has proven experience

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