Manufacturing Engineer

JCB; Rocester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ holiday

access to our company pension

onsite gym

in-house doctor

dentist and visiting optician

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub

Job summary

JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, England, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes supporting world-class machinery.

You will drive efficiency, quality, safety and cost improvements, collaborate with design, quality, operations and supply chain, and support NPI activities.

If you have a degree in engineering, hands-on process improvement experience, and knowledge of Lean, CAD/CAM and ERP/MRP, apply now.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in a manufacturing or related engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in process improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety and cost performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by defining manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, equipment specifications and work instructions.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Investigate production issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, routings and process specifications.
• Specify, validate and support the commissioning of production equipment, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain to ensure products are manufacturable.
• Monitor and analyse production data to identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, yield improvement and scrap reduction.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, health and safety regulations and industry requirements.
• Support cost reduction projects through waste elimination, process optimisation and supplier engagement.
• Assist with capacity planning, line balancing and manufacturing layout improvements.
• Support audits and corrective action activities and continuous compliance initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production teams on new or revised processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Structured problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

The Opportunity – Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

As a Manufacturing Engineer at JCB World Headquarters, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes that support the production of world-class machinery. Working at the heart of our manufacturing operations, you’ll be responsible for driving efficiency, quality, safety and cost improvements across production processes while supporting the introduction of new products and technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys problem-solving, innovation and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence. You'll have the chance to influence how products are manufactured, ensuring our facilities remain at the forefront of engineering and manufacturing best practice.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Design, develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety and cost performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by defining manufacturing processes, tooling requirements, equipment specifications and work instructions.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Investigate production issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), routings and process specifications.
• Specify, validate and support the commissioning of production equipment, tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are manufacturable and meet business requirements.
• Monitor and analyse production data to identify opportunities for cycle time reduction, yield improvement and scrap reduction.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality standards, health and safety regulations and industry requirements.
• Support cost reduction projects through waste elimination, process optimisation and supplier engagement.
• Assist with capacity planning, line balancing and manufacturing layout improvements.
• Support internal and external audits, corrective action activities and continuous compliance initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production teams on new or revised manufacturing processes.

This will be suited to you if…

• You hold a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• You have experience working within a manufacturing or production environment and can demonstrate hands-on involvement in process improvement initiatives.
• You have a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, materials and quality control methodologies.
• You are knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and structured problem-solving techniques.
• You can confidently interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• You have experience using CAD/CAM software and ERP/MRP systems.
• You are familiar with quality standards and methodologies such as Six Sigma, ISO standards and other industry best practices.
• You possess strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• You are an effective communicator who can build positive working relationships across engineering, operations, quality and supply chain functions.
• You are organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-pace manufacturing environment.
• You are passionate about delivering improvements in safety, quality, efficiency and cost performance.
• This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the manufacture of some of the world's most recognised construction and agricultural equipment, while developing your engineering expertise within a global manufacturing business.

What's in it for you?

• competitive salary
• 33 days’ holiday
• access to our company pension
• onsite gym
• in‑house doctor
• dentist and visiting optician
• ULEV car scheme
• JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers
• Feel like biking to work?
• There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme

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