Electronics Development Manager (hybrid)

Imperial Brands is recruiting an Electronic Development Manager to join the team in Liverpool. Working within the Device Development Team and reporting to the Head of Device Development. This role will suit a highly experienced technical expert with the ability to lead cross functional technical teams. If successful, you will manage a team of Subject Matter Experts to deliver New Product Development projects within our innovation function. The role plays a key part in device development for all new product development projects.,

• Leading a team of Device Development Engineers to develop and deliver prototypes and technical solutions for innovation projects
• Provide insight and recommendations on key industry and technology developments to maintain competitiveness and efficiencies
• 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/electronic engineers and technicians)
• Collaborate with multifunctional counterparts to deliver fit for purpose propositions and ensure technical requirements are clearly understood
• Spearhead continual improvements to ensure design procedures are cost effective and aligned to business / product requirements
• Responsible for the maintenance of design and standard procedures specific to electronic design and in particular meet the needs of product specification regulatory and industry standards
• Develop strong relationships with strategic suppliers and work with partners to provide innovative concept generation to solve engineering challenges
  
  Degree in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)
• Practical (hands on) experience in electro-mechanical workshop environment - assembly, test equipment, etc
• Creation of technical documentation and test reports, etc
• Line management of technical subject matter experts
• Product development and delivery
  
  Imperial Brands is going through a major transformation with an ambitious and exciting vision for the future. If you are interested in working for an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees then please apply., We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 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. 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.
As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.1901 The year Imperial was founded through the coming together of 13 UK family-run businesses25,000 Imperial employees worldwide120 Number of markets worldwide in which our products are sold

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.