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

• 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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