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 manufactureProduce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using SolidWorksDesign for manufacturing processes, including plastics (injection moulding, vacuum forming), sheet metal, and fabricationDevelop products in line with cost targets, performance requirements, and manufacturing capabilitiesCreate and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentationGenerate renderings and visuals for customer presentations and internal stakeholdersPrepare files for rapid prototyping and tooling manufactureCollaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, NPI, production, and salesWork closely with international manufacturing and engineering teamsReview tooling designs and DFM(Design for Manufacture) reportsConduct design reviews and DFMEA activitiesSupport continuous improvement by enhancing the manufacturability of existing productsManage projects against timelines, milestones, and deliverablesMaintain accurate records within drawing management systems and engineering vaultsSkills & Experience required for the role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer based in West SussexEssentialProven experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer or similar roleAdvanced proficiency in SolidWorks (3D CAD and drawing creation)Strong knowledge of the product design lifecycle from concept to productionExcellent understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing, and assembliesExperience managing workloads and delivering projects to deadlinesStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departmentsAbility to balance technical, commercial, and manufacturing requirementsDesirableExperience with plastic product design and injection moulding techniquesKnowledge of vacuum forming, sheet metal, and fabrication processesDegree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (2:1 or above preferred)Experience within the gaming, casino, or consumer product industriesWhat's on OfferOpportunity to work on innovative mechanical product designs in a specialised industryCollaborative engineering environment with cross-functional exposureInvolvement in international projects and manufacturing operationsA role with real ownership, autonomy, and impact on product developmentCareer progression within a growing and technically driven organisationWhy 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.If you are keen and would like to have a chat about this opportunity please send over an updated CV to or call 01582 878868 to talk in more detail about this opportunity.JBRP1_UKTJ