Technical Lead, Operator Environment & Cab Systems

Jcb View All; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

In-house doctor and dentist

ULEV car scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

JCB is seeking a Principal Engineer in the Operator Environment team to provide technical leadership and governance for cab and operator systems across JCB products. You will ensure designs are safe, compliant, robust, and fit for long term use while supporting programme delivery and continuous improvement.

You will mentor engineers, drive standardisation, manage risk (DFMEAs and validation), and collaborate with Structures, E&E, Manufacturing and Purchasing to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Operator Environment, Cab Systems, or similar complex mechanical systems.
• Experience providing technical leadership on multi disciplinary engineering projects.
• Solid understanding of engineering governance, risk management, and validation.
• Comfortable operating at Technical Review and programme level with senior stakeholders.
• Balance safety, performance, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in design of structural fabrications and plastic mouldings.
• Understanding of Earth Moving machinery design and governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for Operator Environment systems, including cab layout, ergonomics, HVAC, controls, visibility, noise and vibration.
• Lead Operator Environment input to NPIP and Technical Reviews (TR1-ESO), ensuring robust and timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and internal engineering requirements.
• Own and manage technical risk, including DFMEAs and validation strategies.
• Drive standardisation, reuse, and complexity reduction across Operator Environment systems.
• Work closely with cross functional teams (Structures, E&E, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Business Units).
• Support and challenge suppliers to deliver technically sound and cost effective solutions.
• Mentor and support engineers, helping build capability and raise technical standards within the team.
• Liaise with test and development teams on validation of Endurance, Customer Evaluation and DVP build requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Risk management

Project governance

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Ergonomics

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

JCB is seeking a Principal Engineer in the Operator Environment team to provide technical leadership and governance for cab and operator systems across JCB products. You will ensure designs are safe, compliant, robust, and fit for long term use while supporting programme delivery and continuous improvement.

You will mentor engineers, drive standardisation, manage risk (DFMEAs and validation), and collaborate with Structures, E&E, Manufacturing and Purchasing to deliver cost-effective solutions.