Design Engineer

Southco, Inc.; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension match up to 8%

Life assurance

Wellness initiatives

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Southco seeks a creative and driven individual to join the Advanced Industries Design Engineering team in the UK. You will own the technical aspects of projects, conceptualising, designing, and developing innovative new products that meet customer needs and align with Southco’s strategic goals.

You will collaborate with Sales and NPD to translate challenges into practical, cost-conscious solutions, and ensure successful launches that meet performance criteria.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or HND with at least 3 years of professional experience.
• Proven track record in designing intricate mechanisms.
• Proficient with 3D/2D CAD systems (NX preferred).
• Tenacious, creative problem-solver who thrives on challenges.
• Adheres to and inputs into product development specifications.
• Inspires and influences others to achieve outstanding results.
• Experience within these specific industries.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical aspects of assigned projects and collaborate with Sales to transform customer challenges into practical solutions.
• Work with New Product Development (NPD) teams to ensure products meet cost targets and launch successfully.
• Contribute to shaping the future of Southco product ranges by turning ideas into concrete products.

Skills

Mechanism design

Problem solving

Specifications

Leadership

Industry experience

Creative thinker

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

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.

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

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. By joining us you will benefit by:

• Annual Bonus
• Pension match up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Wellness initiatives
• 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)