Product Innovation Hydrogen Engineer

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction machinery manufacturer in Rochester seeks a skilled engineer to join their Product Innovation team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of hydrogen-powered solutions, focusing on sustainability and innovation. Candidates must have an HND in Mechanical Engineering and experience in design for production. The position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and benefits like a gym and ULEV car scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Onsite gym

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum HND level in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience delivering designs from concept to production, ideally in construction machinery.
• Knowledge of hydrogen system legislation and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews for hydrogen gas train systems.
• Organise project documentation and design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hydrogen system development.

Skills

Project management skills

Supplier management skills

Communication skills

Understanding of compliance requirements

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

About the role:

This is a unique opportunity to join JCB’s Product Innovation team at our JCB World Headquarters, where you’ll be at the forefront of developing hydrogen-powered solutions for the future of construction machinery. Following a successful internal promotion, we’re looking for a driven and technically skilled engineer to lead the design and development of hydrogen systems across multiple platforms. If you’re passionate about sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in shaping the future of zero-emission machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical reviews with Engineering Managers and Chief Engineers for hydrogen gas train systems
• Organise and manage project documentation and design reviews
• Own and close out DVPSOR and DFMEA activities for BHL, LDL, and Genset platforms
• Write and maintain JCB standards related to hydrogen systems (e.g. STD 399, 402, 404, GRP209, Design Guide)
• Support and lead 8D investigations and close out ePCMs
• Draft and complete FFPSO documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hydrogen system and component development (currently focused on the 20T excavator)

Qualifications

• You’re educated to a minimum HND level in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline
• You have experience delivering designs from concept through to production, ideally within construction machinery
• You’re familiar with designing fabrications, mouldings, and packaging of components
• You have knowledge of fuel systems or similar fluid systems, including specification and installation
• You understand compliance requirements and key attributes in construction machine design
• You have strong project and supplier management skills, with commercial and customer awareness
• You’re open-minded, proactive, and have excellent communication skills
• You have a working understanding of hydrogen system legislation and technical standards

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 [e-mail]

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, dentist and visiting optician. 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.

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