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Sr Engineer - Design
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8/19/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

The Senior Design Engineer will Design and develop products for the North American market.  This role will work with US customers to design custom products in any one of the industries we serve, as well as the standard product team to develop standard products.  The Sr. Design Engineer will work with the internal team to develop and launch these products for production at any Southco facility worldwide and demonstrate clear and effective communication with external customers and the internal team. 

 

What you will be doing

  • Help Southco grow our business by designing custom and standard products to the lowest cost without unduly compromising performance and quality.
  • Develop customer relationships so that you and Southco are a trusted partner.
  • Follow best practice in the product design process.  Specifically, CAD modelling and drawings as well as closely following our Pro-04 product development process and relevant work instructions.
  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.  Keep written and verbal communications very professional and to the highest standard.
  • Design your products to be defect free - that is - they make it into production fully engineered and tested and should not require many design changes after initial production.
  • Support the growth of the business and the team by taking on additional projects and helping out other team members.

About you

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  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in product design engineering, preferably in the hardware industry.
  • Proficient in using CAD software (Siemen NX, SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) and other relevant design tools.
  • Hands on skills with mechanical devices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.

 

How will we reward you

Southco provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.  A few highlights include medical, dental and vision programs for you and your eligible dependents. 

  • Competitive pay and development opportunities
  • 9 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off to start with regular increases based on years of service
  • Health benefits for you and your dependents will become effective on your start date
  • Company-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and mental health resources
  • Exceptional retirement savings programs: 
    • 401(k) Plan with 15 core fund options plus other allocation options
    • Company match of $.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your total contributions up to applicable IRS limits, and a 2% company-paid contribution on your total compensation
    • Company provided retirement income via Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an opportunity to share in the success of the Company

 

Southco is an equal opportunity employer.  Accordingly, Southco will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, or other protected status recognized by state or local law.  Southco will be guided by this policy in all areas of concern to employees, including recruitment, hiring and discipline.
Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.