Design Engineer

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. One of our key value propositions is being able to manage the complexity of designing with the customer in one region, whilst manufacturing and shipping globally.

The Role: We’re looking for a

creative and driven individual

to join us at

Touch Point . 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. 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

Requirements Holds an Engineering Degree or Higher National Qualification (with at least 5 years of professional experience) Has a proven track record in designing small mechanisms Experienced with 3D/2D CAD systems (preferably NX or Catia) Fluency in business German 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 Brings a broad understanding of our customers and the markets we serve

So why join us? Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around 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.