Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Panasonic Manufacturing Based on-site in Cardiff

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Cardiff, UK 2799

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team! Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future through training opportunities and interesting challenges.

At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers' expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfill our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people's lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

PMUK's Home Appliance Division is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the R&D Mechanical team. The successful candidate will develop new and existing technology aligned with customer requirements and ensure project objectives are met successfully. This role involves providing technical support, mentoring team members, and potentially leading projects from concept to post-production, coordinating across departments to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Control the design, development, and evaluation of new models from concept to mass production, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and collaboration with R&D and other departments.
• Provide technical expertise to resolve issues and coordinate development activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and support other Mechanical section members with technical guidance.
• Support project documentation, meetings, and communication to ensure stakeholders are informed.
• Address and eradicate historic problems to improve future designs.
• Ensure availability of mechanical parts for sample builds according to schedules.
• Review and approve drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Ensure compliance with safety directives and consider new technologies for process improvements.
• Assist in managing project costs and schedules for mechanical development.
• Support testing, evaluation, and recruitment activities as needed.

Qualifications

Essential: Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, extensive design experience (plastic and sheet metal), knowledge of manufacturing processes (injection molding, metal pressing), project management skills, high proficiency in 3D CAD (CATIA V5, ENOVIA).

Desirable: Assembly design, drafting skills, product evaluation experience, knowledge of quality methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), simulation tools (CFD, FEA).

What We Offer

• Working hours: 07:45 - 16:30 Mon-Thu, 07:45 - 13:30 Fri
• Flexi-time, pension contributions, early finish Fridays, free parking
• Annual leave: 24 days + bank holidays, increasing with service
• Benefits: death in service, enhanced parental leave, fuel card, EAP, long service awards, on-site amenities, training, referral schemes

About Us

Since 1918, Panasonic has been a leader in electronics manufacturing, committed to creating a better tomorrow through innovation and social responsibility. Our UK operations, established in Cardiff since 1974, focus on high-quality products for various markets, including our Home Appliance Division specializing in microwave ovens.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We promote a safe, inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Contact HR

Elin Grey
Human Resources Advisor
PMUK Human Resources

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