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 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
Why 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