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
- 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 vaults
Skills & Experience
Essential
- 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 requirements
Desirable
- 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 industries
What'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 organisation
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