Senior Mechanical Engineer - Project Leadership

STEVEN CAMPBELL

Las Vegas NV 702-***-**** *************@*****.*** WWW: linkedin.com/in/steven-campbell-b1b72115 Career profile

Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Lead with extensive experience delivering production-ready mechanical and electromechanical systems in regulated environments. Specialized in concept-to-manufacturing execution, design for manufacturability, cost optimization, and engineering release processes. Proven contributor to complex hardware programs with a strong record of standards development, product qualification, and technical leadership. Area of expertise

• Electromechanical integration

• Mechanical system design

• Supplier collaboration

• Cost reduction

• Regulatory compliance

• Prototype validation

• Manufacturing optimization

• Engineering change management

• DFM/DFA

• Reliability improvement

• Tolerance analysis

• Engineering documentation

Experience

Sr Mechanical Engineer/Project Lead 01/2023 to 12/2025 Sands Digital Group Las Vegas NV

• Led mechanical delivery of multiple regulated gaming hardware platforms, supporting on-time releases and sustained production volumes.

• Improved R&D-to-production transition efficiency by 25% through implementation of standardized engineering practices and release criteria.

• Designed complex electromechanical assemblies that reduced field issues and improved reliability across deployed systems.

• Provided technical leadership to a team of 8–12 engineers, improving design consistency and review quality. Sr Mechanical Engineer/Project Lead 03/2021 to 01/2023 Bluberi Gaming Las Vegas NV

• Designed new Beacon+ Cabinets as well as the Novus 3. The launch of next-generation gaming cabinets was presented at G2E 2023, contributing to market readiness and production scalability.

• Reduced installation and service time by 25–30% by standardizing cable routing and harness documentation across platforms.

• Lowered revision-related errors by approximately 20% through the conversion of legacy procedures to web-based engineering documentation.

• Drove cost and reliability improvements, resulting in 10–15% BOM reductions across active product lines. Sr Mechanical Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer 10/2019 to 03/2021 Vadatech Las Vegas NV

• Supported qualification and release of aerospace and defense hardware with 100% on-time delivery to customer requirements.

• Reduced manufacturing rework by 20–25% by defining standardized build, test, and release procedures.

• Improved first-pass build success through closer alignment of mechanical design outputs with production and quality teams. Sr Mechanical Engineer/Production Engineer 04/2015 to 10/2019 Varex Imaging Las Vegas NV

• Improved first-pass production yield by 15–20% by resolving assembly constraints and strengthening design-for-production alignment.

• Reduced system cost and service complexity through targeted redesigns eliminating obsolete components across multiple platforms.

• Applied structured quality methodologies that decreased preventable assembly errors and improved long-term reliability. Sr Mechanical Engineer/Product Manager 08/2011 to 04/2015 Bigelow Aerospace Las Vegas NV

• Contributed to mechanical design and production readiness of spaceflight hardware delivered for NASA launch in 2015.

• Supported system-level testing and qualification, reducing integration risk and supporting milestone adherence.

• Coordinated across engineering and manufacturing teams to support delivery of flight-ready hardware. Product Manager 10/2011 to 01/2014

CasinoVision Las Vegas NV

• Led mechanical development of a deployable in-room gaming system, enabling a successful 90-day live casino field trial.

• Supported regulatory approval across multiple jurisdictions by aligning product design with gaming compliance requirements.

• Managed cost, schedule, and technical tradeoffs to support scalable deployment. Engineer 11/2011 to 03/2013

Exemplis Buena Park CA

• Designed seating systems for volume production, supporting tooling release, and manufacturing consistency.

• Established mechanical test criteria adopted by QA, improving compliance verification, and product durability.

• Reduced late-stage design changes by addressing manufacturability risks early in development. Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer 01/2009 to 10/2011

Bigelow Aerospace Las Vegas NV

• Performed mechanical and structural design for advanced aerospace habitats, supporting both development and qualification testing programs.

• Designed custom handling and test fixtures used during dynamic and water-based validation, improving test efficiency and safety.

• Participated in environmental and impact testing activities to evaluate structural performance under simulated landing conditions

Sr. Lead Engineer/Project Manager 04/2007 to 12/2008 Motorola/Emerson Tempe AZ

• Led mechanical development of modular electronics platforms built to industry standards, coordinating design execution across international teams.

• Delivered enclosure, rack, and system-level designs while aligning vendor output with customer and internal quality requirements.

• Improved thermal and mechanical reliability of deployed systems through structured design reviews and corrective actions. VP Product Development 09/1998 to 04/2007

Excel Design/Online Gaming Las Vegas NV

• Founded and scaled a multidisciplinary product development organization, leading the end-to-end delivery of regulated gaming and consumer hardware solutions.

• Directed concept-to-production execution across multiple product families, managing cost, schedule, tooling, and compliance requirements.

• Supported successful acquisition through sustained product performance, regulatory acceptance, and operational maturity. Mechanical Engineering Manager 03/1997 to 09/1998

Alliance Gaming Las Vegas NV

• Managed mechanical engineering operations supporting multiple gaming product lines and production schedules.

• Improved design efficiency by implementing modern, parametric CAD practices across the department.

• Supported rapid prototyping and validation to accelerate development cycles. Senior Mechanical Engineer 03/1996 to 03/1997

Sigma Games Las Vegas NV

• Designed new gaming machines to enter into the U.S. market from Japan.

• Brought 3D parametric CAD design (Solidworks) into the company and did all training of engineers to use this new design method.

• Introduced Industrial Design techniques by bringing in outside firms to aid in the overall look of the product before production.

Mechanical Engineering Manager 05/1989 to 03/1996

Mitsubishi Santa Ana CA

• Led the mechanical design of large-format consumer electronics, supporting high-volume manufacturing.

• Drove cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives through product and packaging redesign.

• Improved production throughput by optimizing line layout and scheduling. Sr. Design Engineer 09/1986 to 05/1989

U.S. Divers Santa Ana CA

• Designed safety-critical scuba and emergency equipment used in commercial and government applications.

• Developed a patented consumer product that became the #1 market seller for 20 years.

• Built and tested prototypes in real-world conditions to validate durability and performance Education

Bachelor's Degree: Mechanical Engineering 06/1983

Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX

Certifications

• TQM, Mitsubishi

• Green Belt Six Sigma, Motorola

• Lean Management, Motorola

• Project Management, Motorola

Accomplishments

Established engineering standards that improved R&D-to-production transitions and increased cross-functional visibility throughout the design lifecycle. Advanced technical communication by introducing web-based engineering documentation adopted across multiple programs. Delivered high-impact design solutions for large-scale and mission-critical applications, including infrastructure and aerospace systems. Achieved significant cost savings through disciplined quality and process improvement methodologies, generating over $1M in annual reductions. Developed patented consumer products that achieved long-term market leadership and sustained commercial success.

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