Manufacturing Engineer Chassis - SATX

JCB, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB, Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the Telehandler chassis line from an engineering perspective. This full-time, exempt role is based at 13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX.

The candidate will evaluate, design, and implement process improvements across CNC machining, welding, and fabrication, while driving NPI efforts and SOP creation to ensure efficient production and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or a related field.
• Five years of manufacturing experience in processes and planning.
• PFMEA and risk assessments on equipment and safety required.
• Experience launching capital improvements in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate process changes and implement them for production readiness.
• Troubleshoot processes to improve utilization and efficiency.
• Lead NPIs from pre-design phase through production.
• Create SOPs for production and manufacturing operations.
• Map process layouts and suggest improvements after implementation.
• Support Capex projects with data and case presentations.

Skills

CNC machining

Press brakes

Lasers

Welding

Robotics

Fabrication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Capex project support tools

Job description

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for supporting the Manufacturing areas from an engineering standpoint on the Telehandler Chassis line.

Position Type

Full Time, FLSA Exempt

Location

13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX 78224

Benefits and Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Knowledge in CNC machining, press brakes and lasers.
• Knowledge in Welding, Robotics and General fabrication processes
• Evaluate process changes needed and implement the same.
• Troubleshoot processes for improvement and utilization planning
• NPI from pre-design phase to production phase.
• Experience in the creation of SOPs for the production and manufacturing operations.
• Map process layout making necessary recommendations and changes to reflect improvements after implementation.
• Maintain processes and operations when needed.
• Provide information and support to Capex projects including case presentation.
• Lean manufacturing methodology application in assembly product flow and fabrication.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of manufacturing experience in processes and planning
• Prior launch experience where capital improvements have been made
• PFMEA, risk assessments on equipment and safety
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Seven years of manufacturing experience in a similar industry

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise.
• Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
• The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at [e-mail].

JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S., which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.