About the roleWe are seeking a talented and passionate Design Engineer to join our growing team at Southco, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative hardware products. In this role, you will play a key role in the entire product development lifecycle, from concept creation to manufacturing, contributing to the success of our next generation of hardware solutions.
What you will be doing- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, product management, and manufacturing to translate market needs and customer requirements into innovative and manufacturable product designs.
- Utilize your creativity and engineering expertise to develop detailed product designs, including mechanical drawings, schematics, and 3D models using CAD software.
- Conduct thorough design reviews, perform simulations, and analyze potential issues to ensure product functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Participate in the prototyping process, testing prototypes, and refining designs based on test results.
- Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure smooth production ramp-up and address any production challenges.
- Stay current with the latest design trends, technologies, and materials relevant to the hardware industry.
How you will be making an impact - Play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge hardware products to market, shaping the future of our company's success.
- Contribute directly to the company's growth and profitability through innovative and efficient product designs.
- Help maintain the company's reputation for high-quality, reliable, and user-friendly hardware products.
About you - 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 (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) and other relevant design tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively across diverse teams.
- A passion for hardware and a strong desire to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products.
How will we reward you - Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects, shaping the future of the company.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with talented and passionate individuals.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.
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
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