About Us
With an emphasis on cutting-edge technology, innovation, and growth, TCSJOHNHUXLEY is the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of live gaming solutions and services.
Established 50 years ago, our products and solutions are globally trusted by both land-based and online customers for quality, innovation, and security, delivering the largest and most comprehensive portfolio in the live gaming space.
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable individual to join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Hardware Development team. The role is based at our Stoke on Trent office with regular travel to our site in York.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for the generation of innovative yet practical mechanical designs within a multi-disciplinary team, including electronics and software developers
- Driving the development of products through the full life cycle, from initial concepts and technology demonstrators, through to the detailed design stages into manufacture.
- Generation of manufacturing packs, including component drawings, assembly drawings, and work instructions using Solid Works and Microsoft Office
- Ensure designs meet the standards of the department, contributing to design reviews, and undertaking the testing of designs
- Working effectively and providing support to other members of the product development and manufacturing teams
- Working to to deadlines required by project
- Review current designs and develop existing products.
- To carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested in line with the business needs.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Several years of experience of designing products using Solid Works
- Knowledge of a range of mechanical manufacturing processes, the capabilities of each process, and the key information which needs to be included within drawings, including: cut and bent sheet metal work; hard and soft tool moulded components; bearings and drives; electro-mechanical interfaces; machined and turned components; and off-the-shelf components
- Experience of working closely with suppliers to understand their process capabilities
- Ability to rapidly absorb legacy designs and implement improvements
- Experience of using workshop tools, to make and modify parts to build prototypes and validate designs
- Must be passionate about technology and design, and be excited by the opportunity to learn new skills
- Excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong time management and organisational skills to deliver on agreed completion dates
This role offers opportunities for career growth and progression for motivated candidates with a strong work ethic and leadership qualities.
Benefits
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent ST1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- SolidWorks: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
