Senior Engineer

JCB; Rocester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday + pension

Onsite gym

In-house doctor & dentist

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

JCB World Headquarters is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our New Product Engineering Team. You will drive design from concept to prototype and full production for Mid-Range programmes, ensuring performance, quality, cost and timing targets are met.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, deliver CAD models and drawings, and lead validation and testing plans across the product development lifecycle, contributing to robust product performance and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a design or product engineering role.
• Proficient in CAD modelling and drawing creation to recognised standards.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop new component and system designs from concept through to production release.
• Produce detailed CAD models and engineering drawings per JCB standards.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support design decisions.
• Create and maintain component logs, technical review docs and records.
• Review supplier designs, drawings and specifications for compliance with JCB requirements.
• Prepare and present technical data, project updates, cost estimates and timing plans.
• Develop and manage validation, testing and development plans for product performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams and development engineers across the lifecycle.
• Support prototype builds, endurance testing and production line trials.
• Manage engineering activities in line with NPI processes and milestones.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in design, processes and product performance.

Skills

CAD modelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Salary

Salary: Competitive Salary

Contract Type

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: Permanent

The Opportunity – Senior Design Engineer – Mid Range

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.

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.

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?

• 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.

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