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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