Southco, Inc.
Design Engineer
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Why Southco?
With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.
The Department: Advanced Industries Design Engineering
The Advanced Workflow team is responsible for the growth and development of the Enterprise and Automotive Industries. These key growth markets typically require bespoke products developed to detailed and unique specifications often needing to comply with market specific regulations. Many of the customers within this are complex, challenging and global in nature.
The Role
We’re looking for a creative and driven individual to join us at Southco. In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of conceptualising, designing, and developing innovative new products that meet the needs of both Southco and our customers.
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- You’ll take ownership of the technical aspects of your assigned projects, collaborating closely with our Sales team to turn customer challenges into smart, practical solutions.
- Working together with our New Product Development (NPD) teams, you’ll ensure each product meets cost targets and is launched successfully, hitting all agreed performance criteria.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your ideas to life, make a real impact on the customer experience, and play a key role in shaping the future of our product range.
Requirements
- Holds an Engineering Degree or Higher National Qualification (with at least 3 years of professional experience)
- Has a proven track record in designing intricate mechanisms
- Experienced with 3D/2D CAD systems (preferably NX)
- Is a tenacious and creative problem-solver who thrives on challenges
- Adheres to and inputs into product development specifications
- Can inspire and influence others to achieve outstanding results
- Experience within these specific Industries
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So why join us?
Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around the world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.
At Southco our employees are at the heart of what we do, we’re a family and strive to maintain our culture. By joining us you will benefit by:
- Annual Bonus
- Pension match up to 8%
- Life assurance
- Wellness initiatives
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 1 year (required)
- CAD: 1 year (required)
- designing small mechanisms: 1 year (required)
- kinematic mechanisms: 2 years (preferred)
- motors and actuators: 2 years (preferred)
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