At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative gaming machines from concept to production using SolidWorks.
- Company: Join Light & Wonder, a leader in creating exciting gaming experiences worldwide.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, hybrid working, private medical insurance, and performance bonuses.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of gaming technology while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in mechanical design.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
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.
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. If you enjoy bringing products to life, balancing creativity with practical engineering, and working in an environment where no two projects are the same, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through to production.
- Create and review 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
- Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and value engineering activities to optimise performance, quality, and cost.
- Lead design reviews, technical investigations, and problem-solving activities to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
- Plan and oversee prototyping, testing, verification, and validation activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electronics, software, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks while supporting project planning and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
- Support engineering change management, product improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in mechanical product design and development within a manufacturing environment.
- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerance analysis, and GD&T.
- Experience developing electromechanical products and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Proven ability to apply DFM, DFA, and engineering best practices to deliver commercially successful products.
- Experience working with PLM systems and engineering change control processes.
- A hands-on engineering mindset, with experience supporting prototype builds and product testing.
- Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial, cost, and schedule considerations.
- Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership within project teams.
- Experience within gaming, entertainment technology, consumer electronics, or a similar product-focused industry would be advantageous.
Influence the design of next-generation gaming technology.
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.
Benefits
- 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)
Summary
Location: Chadderton, United Kingdom
Type: Full time
Mechanical Design Engineer, Cad, Solidworks in Oldham employer: Light & Wonder
At Light & Wonder, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Chadderton that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through strategic initiatives and exposure to senior leadership, while our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances, ensures a rewarding work-life balance. Join us to be part of a diverse team that values unique perspectives and drives the future of gaming technology.
