Design Engineer

Location: Buckingham MK18 
 
About the Role 
 
Are you a hands-on Design Engineer who thrives on turning complex customer requirements into smart, manufacturable solutions? SHS Handling Solutions is looking for a talented engineer to join our R&D team and act as the critical link between Sales and Manufacturing. 
 
You'll work on a varied range of projects — from adapting existing equipment to designing fully bespoke solutions — in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where your ideas genuinely shape the product. 
 
What You'll Be Doing 
 
Design & Development 

Creating equipment designs, layouts, and technical drawings to a high standard 
Developing in-house solutions when off-the-shelf products can't meet the brief 
Ensuring every design is practical, cost-effective, and ready to manufacture 
 
Sales Support & Technical Input 

Collaborating with Sales to understand and shape customer requirements 
Providing technical input for proposals and feasibility assessments 
Helping qualify opportunities based on complexity and commercial viability 
 
Supplier & Manufacturing Collaboration 

Engaging with external suppliers to source or adapt existing products 
Working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility 
Providing technical support through build and delivery stages 
 
R&D & Innovation 

Contributing to new product development where commercially viable 
Supporting continuous improvement of existing product lines 
Assessing scalability and wider market potential of new solutions 
 
What We're Looking For 
 
Essential 

Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Design Engineering 
Strong CAD skills — SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor or similar 
Proven experience designing equipment or engineered products 
Ability to produce accurate technical drawings and specifications 
 
Desirable 

Experience with bespoke or custom-built equipment 
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials 
Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers 
 
What’s In It For You 

22 days holiday plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday 
Company pension scheme 
Quarterly company events 
 
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