AddressUP FOR AN EXCITING NEW CHALLENGE?We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 119 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 26,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.As we move forward, our consumers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful NGP business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance.Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.The RoleWorking within the Mechanical Engineering Team, this role will be a highly experienced technical expert in mechanical engineering. They will work on New Product Development projects within the R&D pillar of the Innovation function. The role plays a key part in device development for all new product development projects. Join our expanding team in Speke, Liverpool, where innovation meets ambition. As Mechanical Development Engineer, you will form an integral part of our growing department. This role not only promises immediate impact, but also opens doors to unparalleled opportunities for your professional growth. Embrace the challenge and be a catalyst for success in a constantly evolving environment.Key AccountabilitiesWorking within a team of Mechanical Development Engineers to develop and deliver prototypes and technical solutions for innovation projects including. Technical expert in mechanical engineering for development and technology projects to deliver against design brief and functional performance.Developing innovative concepts to solve engineering challenges.Managing the prototype design, iterative development, and testing activities to validate these concepts leveraging the capabilities of the team (mechanical engineers and technicians)Work closely with multifunctional counterparts (Marketing/Category, MSC, Quality and Regulatory) to deliver fit for purpose propositions (Consumer, Cost, Scalability) and ensure technical requirements are clearly understood.Develop strong relationships with suppliers to enable access to newest technologies and facilitate prototype production and scale up to full production.Work with Partners to provide innovative concept generation to solve engineering challenges.Liaise with external suppliers for prototype production and scale up to full production. Mentor Mechanical Engineers within the team to help build internal skills/capabilities. SKILLS & EXPERIENCEEssential BEng/MEng in Mech. Engineering (or equivalent)Very good English language skillsMultiple full product developments completed (full lifecycle).Significant experience in product development.Excellent knowledge/experience of manufacturing processes (injection moulding, stamping, extrusion)High level of competence in planning and risk mitigation with large/critical R&D projectsExperience in material selection given the products environment (temperature, chemical, appearance)Excellent at concept generation – finding innovative solutions to engineering problems.High level of competence in planning and risk mitigationDFMEA knowledge and ability to create for new designs with cross-functional team.Experience in IP generation to provide the legal team with enough information to protect your idea.3D design experience, able to use SolidWorks (or similar software) to create innovative concepts to address engineering challenges.2D design experience Experience in checking and approving engineering drawings for mass manufactureUnderstanding of GDT, tolerance stack analysis, and process capability (CPK, PPK)Knowledge of manufacturing general tolerances (injection moulding, elastomer, and stamping) Desirable In depth knowledge/experience of high volume injection moulded componentsExperience in Mechanical Development of consumer products or medical devicesEffective communicator capable of managing and collaborating with internal and external partners.SolidWorks experienceWhat we OfferCompetitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an additional 4 days on top to cover the Christmas period), corporate discounts, Health Cash Plan, and other wellbeing initiatives. Imperial Brands is committed to inclusiveness and creating a work environment where differences are expected, accepted, and valued and people feel like they belong. We embrace diversity in our workforce, as part of this, there are four employee resource groups focused on Gender, Disability, LGBTQ+, and Ethnicity which any employee can join. If you’re a person with a disability or have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments for you during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.READY FOR THE NEXT STEP? EVERYONE BELONGSEveryone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation.We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions, or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.We welcome talented people with stories to tell, who can bring fresh thinking, new ideas and different experiences to our business and believe in enabling every person to succeed; to deliver their best performance and realise their full potential.We understand that these are the things that make you ‘you’ and if you join us, we’ll support you in being able and confident to share your whole self with us. We look forward to hearing from you!
