Quality Engineer-Supplier Quality, Metrology & Tooling Calibration

Quality Engineer - Supplier Quality, Metrology and Tooling Calibration

Company Profile80 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 Summary:

The Lab Quality Engineer is responsible for managing quality assurance activities related to incoming supplier components, metrology systems, and calibration of tools and equipment. This role ensures that all measurement systems are accurate and traceable, supplier parts meet specifications, and lab operations support production and engineering needs. The engineer will work closely with suppliers, production teams, and quality personnel to maintain high standards of product integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality:

• Inspect and validate incoming supplier components against engineering specifications.
• Manage supplier non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and track resolution.
• Support supplier audits and qualification processes.
• Collaborate with purchasing and engineering to improve supplier performance and quality.

Metrology:

• Oversee the use and maintenance of precision measurement equipment (CMMs, height gauges, micrometers, etc.).
• Develop and maintain measurement system analysis (MSA) and gage R&R studies.
• Ensure traceability of measurements to national/international standards.
• Support dimensional analysis and first article inspections (FAI).

Tooling Calibration:

• Manage the calibration program for all production and lab tools and equipment.
• Schedule and track calibration intervals, maintain calibration records, and coordinate with external calibration services.
• Investigate and resolve out-of-tolerance conditions and their impact on product quality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal calibration procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, metrology, or lab operations.
• Strong understanding of measurement principles, GD&T, and calibration standards.
• Experience with supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards.

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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