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Salary: Competitive Salary
Contract Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Permanent
The Opportunity – Senior Design Engineer – Mid Range
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About the Role:
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Engineer to join our New Product Engineering Team at JCB World Headquarters. Working on exciting new Mid-Range machine programmes, you'll play a key role in taking innovative engineering concepts from initial design through to prototype development and full production.
As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions that meet JCB's performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing functions to introduce new products and components through the JCB New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
What does this role involve day to day?
- Developing new component and system designs from concept through to production release.
- Producing detailed CAD models and engineering drawings in line with JCB standards.
- Completing engineering calculations and technical analyses to support design decisions.
- Creating and maintaining component logs, technical review documentation, and engineering records.
- Reviewing and evaluating supplier designs, drawings, and technical specifications to ensure compliance with JCB requirements.
- Preparing and presenting technical data, project updates, cost estimates, and programme timing plans.
- Developing and managing validation, testing, and development plans to ensure robust product performance.
- Working closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and development engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Supporting prototype builds, endurance testing, and production line trials to validate new designs.
- Managing engineering activities in line with JCB's New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and project milestones.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in design, processes, and product performance.
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This will be suited to you if…
- You have 4+ years' experience in a design or product engineering role.
- You're proficient in CAD modelling and drawing creation, with the ability to produce engineering drawings to recognised standards.
- You hold a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification (preferred).
- You're confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical data.
- You have experience working within cross-functional teams and liaising with suppliers and stakeholders.
- You're an excellent communicator who can build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
- You're organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.
- You have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced product development environment.
- You're passionate about delivering innovative engineering solutions and seeing designs progress from concept to production.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of JCB products, working within a collaborative engineering environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do.
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What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB, you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday, and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
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