Work on the 1-million sq. ft. factory is now under way on the 400-acre site. It will be the company’s second largest plant, rivalled only by JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, and create 1,500 new jobs over five years. The factory will make Loadall telescopic handlers and aerial access equipment, with production scheduled to start in 2026. The factory will also have the capacity to expand and build other products in the future.
Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoeloaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Accessaerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.
Position Purpose
Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will be based at the new JCB San Antonio factory. The successful candidate will join a small dynamic team, working to ensure that the JCB Loadall product remains the worlds No 1 Telescopic Handler. This role gives the right person the unique chance of driving engineering change in the business, from one of the highest volume products to some of the most sophisticated machines we design and build. This is a fast paced and varied environment. It will challenge your design talents, requires a willingness to learn and requires you to think differently to find robust solutions in a timely manner.
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Taking part in small to medium sized projects, working on deliverables which meet the objectives, time and cost targets
- Carry out product development and testing of modified or new components / systems
- Contribution to design and development reviews and product improvement changes
- Simultaneous Engineering task: Design for assembly, manufacture and product maintenance
- Assist with formal design documentation, creation and maintenance; DFMEA, DVPSOR, Risk Assessments
- Product and system operation under test. Functional and endurance trials of product changes
Minimum Qualifications
- Unigraphics and PLM operator, with a working knowledge of the ePI process
- Experienced in BOM structures, and aware of system interactions
- Awareness of Compliance and Legislation & Standards is desirable but not essential as training can be provided
- Demonstrate sound grasp of engineering principles with a logical approach to problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
- Educated to or working towards Degree level in Mechanical Engineering. Or +3 years’ experience in the industry
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Comfortable in an in-person office environment
- Technical competence is a plus
- Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
- Must have excellent follow-through skills
- Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanour and be comfortable in most social settings
- Must be open to domestic and international travel
- Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
Job Conditions
- Office environment, product workshop and manufacturing line
- Subject to noise and temperature changes
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
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.
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