Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aristocrat; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Aristocrat in the United States is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of next-generation EGMs through our Refurbishment Center. You will own BOMs for NPI and RPI and work cross-functionally to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will apply GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and use SolidWorks and PLM tools to optimize designs, perform root-cause analyses, mentor junior engineers, and drive reliable hardware through high-volume production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in new product design and manufacturing
• Experience with high-volume product development and refurbishment
• Experience with injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and machining
• Experience with BOM management using PLM systems
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design for sustaining the portfolio of EGMs
• Ownership of BOMs for NPI and RPI
• Collaborate with Electrical, Quality, Field Service, and Manufacturing Eng & Operations teams to define and implement mechanical solutions
• Apply tolerance analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA to ensure reliable, manufacturable and safe designs
• Create and iterate 3D SolidWorks models, 2D drawings and BOM lifecycle management
• Own ECOs from creation through implementation using PLM tools
• Work with FEA experts to optimize designs
• Conduct design reviews, lead root-cause analyses and implement improvements
• Mentor junior engineers and support design best practices

Skills

SolidWorks

BOM ownership

DFSS

GD&T

DFMEA

FEA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

SolidWorks

Job description

We are looking for an innovative and detail-oriented Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of next-generation EGMs (Electronic Gaming Machines) through our Refurbishment Center. This role requires a strong background in BOM ownership, root cause analysis, DFSS principles, and supplier collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring experience from fast-paced product development cycles, working closely with cross-functional teams from concept, to commercial mass production through end-of-life.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the mechanical design for sustaining our portfolio of EGMs.
• Ownership of the maintenance of our BOM’s for NPI (New Product Introduction) and RPI (Refurbished Product Introduction).
• Collaborate with internal partners - Electrical Engineering, Quality, Field Service, and Manufacturing Engineering & Operations teams to define, develop and implement mechanical solutions.
• Implementation of best practices such as tolerance analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, DFM/DFA to ensure a design is reliable, manufacturable, serviceable, safe in operation, and complies with product & regulatory requirements.
• Create and iterate 3D SolidWorks models, 2D drawings and BOM lifecycle management for the life of a product.
• Ownership of ECO’s from creation through implementation utilizing our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) tools.
• Work with FEA simulation experts to optimize your designs.
• Conduct design reviews, lead root cause analysis, and implement improvements to product design and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and support organizational design best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8 years of experience in new product design, manufacturing with a focus on mechanical engineering.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience in related field.
• Deep knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, and machining processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-volume product development, DFM/DFA principles and refurbishment principles.
• Hands-on experience with product testing, prototype evaluation, and reliability testing.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and material selection for recyclability and the environment.
• Proficiency with 3D & 2D CAD systems (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with BOM management utilizing PLM systems (Siemens Team Center preferred).
• Experience creating and processing Engineering Change Orders.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced usingAI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.