Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Crawley, West Sussex (On-site)An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established and innovative organisation within the gaming and entertainment technology sector.This role is ideal for a highly skilled mechanical engineer with a passion for product design, manufacturing processes, and engineering innovation. You will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to production, delivering high-quality, cost-effective designs that meet both customer and business requirements.Key Responsibilities for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer* Lead the design and development of mechanical products from concept through to manufacture* Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorks* Design for manufacturing processes, including plastics (injection moulding, vacuum forming), sheet metal, and fabrication* Develop products in line with cost targets, performance requirements, and manufacturing capabilities* Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation* Generate renderings and visuals for customer presentations and internal stakeholders* Prepare files for rapid prototyping and tooling manufacture* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, NPI, production, and sales* Work closely with international manufacturing and engineering teams* Review tooling designs and DFM(Design for Manufacture) reports* Conduct design reviews and DFMEA activities* Support continuous improvement by enhancing the manufacturability of existing products* Manage projects against timelines, milestones, and deliverables* Maintain accurate records within drawing management systems and engineering vaultsSkills & ExperienceEssential* Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or similar role* Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (3D CAD and drawing creation)* Strong knowledge of the product design lifecycle from concept to production* Excellent understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing, and assemblies* Experience managing workloads and delivering projects to deadlines* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments* Ability to balance technical, commercial, and manufacturing requirementsDesirable* Experience with plastic product design and injection moulding techniques* Knowledge of vacuum forming, sheet metal, and fabrication processes* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (2:1 or above preferred)* Experience within the gaming, casino, or consumer product industriesWhat’s on Offer* Opportunity to work on innovative mechanical product designs in a specialised industry* Collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional exposure* Involvement in international projects and manufacturing operations* A role with real ownership, autonomy, and impact on product development* Career progression within a growing and technically driven organisationWhy Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take full ownership of product development projects, working across design, manufacturing, and global engineering teams.If you have a strong background in mechanical design, SolidWorks, and product development, and want to work on cutting-edge products in a fast-paced environment, this role offers both challenge and reward.If you are keen and would like to have a chat about this opportunity please send over an updated cv to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to talk in more detail about this opportunity.