Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Light & Wonder
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Location: Chadderton
Job Description:

Overview

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design and deliver mechanical and electromechanical solutions for cutting-edge electronic gaming machines. You’ll transform briefs into manufacturable designs, producing precise CAD data and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet ambitious product goals. The role combines hands-on prototyping with rigorous documentation and regulatory compliance, enabling you to influence product development at pace. You’ll join a bold, integrity‑driven team focused on delivering extraordinary gaming experiences.

Pay / Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
  • Up to 8% employer pension contributions
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver innovative mechanical and electromechanical solutions for new products and enhancements
  • Create high-quality CAD models and design data to support development of gaming machines
  • Translate briefs and inputs into practical, manufacturable designs
  • Produce clear design documentation for internal teams, suppliers, and partners with regulatory compliance
  • Manage project documentation and provide timelines and progress updates
  • Contribute to project planning with feasibility, risk, and technical input
  • Collaborate cross-functionally in project meetings with ideas and expertise
  • Document and confirm customer requirements to ensure alignment throughout development

Key requirements

  • 3D CAD proficiency, preferably SolidWorks
  • Broad understanding of multiple engineering disciplines and practical design application
  • Strong knowledge of design for manufacture (DFM) and value engineering
  • Hands-on experience supporting workshop prototyping and product development
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication skills for diverse stakeholders
  • Experience in gaming industry is desirable but not essential
  • Familiarity with PLM manufacturing systems and electrical connectivity is advantageous
  • collaboration
  • clear communication
  • problem-solving
  • 3D CAD (SolidWorks)
  • DFM and value engineering
  • workshop prototyping

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Posted: October 1st, 2026