Design & Development Engineer Print Finishing Industry: speed bookbinding

Location

High Wycombe, with occasional international travel (to customers, exhibitions, and suppliers). Some home working may also be considered.

• Generous additional annual bonus payment linked to company profits
• 25 days holiday annually
• Contributory pension scheme
• Permanent health insurance

We are a global leader in print finishing solutions, founded in the late 1990’s and recognized for pioneering innovations in digitally printed sheet processing. Our flagship in-line saddle-stitcher produces high quality stapled or glue-bound booklets at speeds of up to 14,000 bks/hour. This product has transformed booklet production and serves a prestigious international client base. With over 220 systems installed globally, we’re known for our commitment to technical excellence and customer success.

We continue to push the boundaries of innovation with unique, patented solutions that set us apart in the market.

We are passionate about fostering a culture of openness, integrity, and excellence, ensuring that our team is empowered to contribute to both individual and company-wide goals.

As a Design & Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our high-performance book-binding system, the IBIS Smart-binder. You will collaborate with sales and support teams to adapt and integrate our products into customers' print lines. The role requires hands‑on involvement at all stages of the design and development process, from initial concepts through to testing and final implementation.

• Conceive and produce new designs to enhance the performance and capabilities of our products and systems.
• Create 3D CAD models and component detail drawings for new mechanical assemblies relating to high-speed paper processing.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly information and other documentation to support manufacturing and service teams according to our procedures and standards.
• Play an active part in the manufacture and testing of new designs and release to production.

We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled individual with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Passion for hands‑on work at all stages of the design and development process and a willingness to learn from team members.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, with the ability to confidently engage with staff, customers and suppliers worldwide.
• Methodical work approach with the ability to understand and follow company procedures.

• Proficiency in 3D modelling and design using Solid Works.
• At least 5 years experience in the design of high-speed moving mechanical processing systems.
• Knowledge of servo motor drive systems.

If you're a self‑motivated engineer looking to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our innovative product development plans, then we look forward to hearing from you!

Please email a short covering letter to  explaining why you believe you are the right candidate for this role and your salary expectation.