Manufacturing Engineer

Company Profile

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing areas from an engineering standpoint due to volume increase in JCB products. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Ability to program CNC press brakes and lasers.
• Evaluate process change needed and implement the same.
• NPI from pre-design phase to production phase.
• Experience in the creation of SOPs for the production and assembly operations.
• Map process layout making necessary recommendations and changes to reflect improvements after implementation.
• Maintain CNC programs updating nests when needed.
• Provide information and support to Capex projects including case presentation.
• Lean manufacturing methodology application in assembly product flow and fabrication.

Nature & Scope

Reports to Manufacturing Engineer Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of manufacturing experience in processes and planning
• Prior launch experience where capital improvements have been made
• PFMEA, risk assessments on equipment and safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Seven years of manufacturing experience in a similar industry 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Effective customer service and communication skills
• Able to use strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be proactive
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Sound analytical skills with a practical balance of “shop floor” experience
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Able to work effectively in a team environment through delegation
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including but not limited to 12-hour shifts/7 days a week
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities.  These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment

JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.