Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Gaming:

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

At Light & Wonder, we create the world's most exciting gaming experiences. Behind every game cabinet is a team of talented engineers turning bold ideas into market-leading products that entertain players across the globe.

We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who is passionate about design, innovation, and solving complex engineering challenges. You'll join a collaborative team where your ideas matter, working on cutting-edge electronic gaming machines from concept through to production.

We're looking for people who are full of ideas, want to challenge the norm and work to our core values…

• Dare to be Bold - We always bring courage to work to reach for the unbelievable.
• Uphold Integrity - We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
• Never Settle - We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
• Celebrate Perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
• Win as a Team – We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and developing innovative mechanical and electromechanical solutions that help shape the future of our gaming products.

What You 'll Do

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and production equipment using SolidWorks.
• Create detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Develop sheet metal, machined, fabricated, and plastic components for production applications.
• Support products throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and development through to production launch and ongoing support.
• Manage engineering data and change control activities within Agile PLM, ensuring accurate configuration management.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and implement design improvements.
• Conduct engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, design reviews, and validation activities.
• Work with suppliers and sourcing teams to deliver cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
• Investigate product and process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, efficiency, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, customer requirements, and internal engineering processes.

What You 'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong SolidWorks capability, including part modelling, assemblies, manufacturing drawings, and BOM management.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, jigs, production equipment, and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Practical knowledge of sheet metal design, fabrication, machining processes, assembly techniques, and Design for Manufacture principles.
• Familiarity with Agile PLM or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerancing, and GD&T.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on quality, continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Desirable

• Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
• FEA or simulation experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Project management or technical leadership experience.

Qualifications

Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

How You 'll Grow

• Expand your involvement in product development from concept generation through to production launch.
• Influence the design of next-generation gaming technology.
• Build your career within a global organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Working Model

This role is based at our Chadderton office and follows a 4-day-per-week onsite working model. We believe that regular in-person collaboration helps drive innovation, strengthens teamwork, and enables our engineers to create the exceptional products we're known for.

What can we offer you?

• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (4 days in the office)
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Remote GP access
• 1 day off for charitable work
• 1 day off for your birthday or personal celebration
• Half Day for Health (dedicated time for your wellbeing)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Reward platform with cycle-to-work scheme and discounts/cashback
• Elective benefits (Tastecard, travel, dental, Give As You Earn)
• Study support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)