R&D Senior Packaging Technologist

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!

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

As a R&D Senior Packaging Technologist, you will be supporting the technical delivery of innovative packaging. You will be a key member of the Packaging Deployment team, contributing to the delivery of packaging systems that meet functional, aesthetic, and environmental requirements and working closely with cross‑functional teams—mainly across Marketing, Procurement, Ops and R&D (prototyping, pilot manufacturing, testing labs).

This role is ideal for candidates with a background in delivering technical solutions, mainly in injection moulding (writing technical protocols, supporting mould validation, testing, prototyping activities etc). Interpersonal skills, working knowledge of packaging material and conversion process and focus on superior and timely technical execution are essential for this role.

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

This role will apply expertise in building, mechanical, and scientific principles to collaborate internally and externally and deliver fast innovation.

• Lead technical delivery through all stages of injection moulding process implementation, from concept evaluation through commercialization
• Lead technical delivery of labels (substrate and print)
• Support factory trials
• Support CFAs and technical discussions with suppliers

• Experience of developing packaging components, with focus in injection moulding
• Experience of using CAD software (Solidworks, Auto Cad etc.) and FEMS software (Mold Flow)
• Engineering analysis skills including tolerance analysis, DFA, DFM, DFMEA
• Knowledge across different packaging materials and conversion techniques
• Understanding of print techniques and artwork management
• Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork, as well as persistence, attention to details, follow–through and great collaboration skills working with internal and external parties
• Strong proven interest in keeping abreast of new trends in packaging materials and sustainability
• Science, Engineering or another relevant degree, or equivalent experience

• Oral nicotine products knowledge

• Do you have experience delivering injection moulding projects end‑to‑end?
• Do you have experience setting in place robust end‑to‑end qualification protocols, testing components for validation (in collaboration with suppliers) and running factory trials?
• Are you a problem‑solver looking into quick iterations on designs?

• 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—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 personalised growth programmes to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

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