Rory Thomas

Mechanical Design Manager

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Intro

Vienna, Austria

Mechanical Design Manager at JTI

Studied Product Design, Industrial Design/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering at University of Northampton

Tobacco

Joined April 29, 2025

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

German

Intermediate

About

Research & Development Manager for JTI working on the mechanical design of Reduced Risk Products (RRP) such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco.

Experience

JTI

Jul 2018 – Present

Vienna, Austria

Mechanical Design Manager

Research and Development manager involved in the mechanical design process of Reduced Risk Products (RRP) such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. Involved in the process from concept development to mass manufacture.

UPM Conveyors

Oct 2017 – Jul 2018

Slough, England (UK)

Design Engineer

Creating solutions for companies who require the transferring of products around factory spaces. Using Inventor and AutoCAD to create 3D models for clients to visualise the conveyor and 2D technical drawings to assist in the creation of the machines. Communicating with clients and the sales team to provide the customer with the perfect final product.

Education

University of Northampton

Sep 2014 – Jun 2017

BSc Product Design, Product Design, Industrial Design/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering