Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - 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 based at their offices in West Sussex.

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, based in West Sussex:

• 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 required for the role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in West Sussex

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, based in West Sussex, 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. xbpsjku

If you are keen and would like to have a chat about this opportunity please send over an updated CV to or call to talk in more detail about this opportunity.