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 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 nking@redlinegroup.Com or call 01582 878839 to talk in more detail about this opportunity.