The Role

Location: Liverpool (UK) / onsite

Global Grade: GG8

Join a global FMCG leader at the forefront of innovation. Imperial Brands is a dynamic, inclusive organisation powered by 25,000 talented individuals worldwide. We’re on the lookout for a passionate and forward-thinking Process Technologist to help shape the future of our next-generation products. In this instrumental role, you’ll be the vital link between product development and manufacturing - ensuring new innovations transition seamlessly from concept to full-scale production as part of our ambitious growth and innovation agenda.

Principle Accountabilities

• Support the development and optimisation of processing technologies for Next Generation Products (NGPs), including e-liquids, Heated Tobacco, and Oral Nicotine, from prototype to commercial scale.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency and quality through identification of critical parameters and in-process controls.
• Maintain and commission lab and pilot-scale equipment, including conducting risk assessments and supporting investigations and root cause analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as engineering, procurement, H&S, IP, and quality to deliver project objectives and assess new technologies.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and user requirement specifications, and contribute to project meetings with updates and innovative ideas.
• Provide training and guidance to ensure safe and effective execution of tasks, and support scale-up activities with global and local engineering teams.

Skills & Experience Required

• Hold a BSc in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively with purpose and integrity.
• Take ownership of tasks with confidence, embracing authenticity and inclusivity.
• Possess experience in prototype development, with strong planning and execution skills.
• Exhibit effective time management, report writing, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Show a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and the application of new techniques

Everyone Belongs

Everyone 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. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.