Design/Senior Design Engineer
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The Opportunity – Design/Senior Design Engineer
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About the role:
Join JCB Earthmovers, where we design and manufacture world-class wheeled loading shovels for global markets from our factories in the UK, Brazil, and India. Our engineering scope is vast—covering everything from emissions-free battery electric powertrains and hydrostatic CVTs to advanced electrohydraulic systems, lean-design structures, and intelligent machine control systems. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technology and help shape the future of construction equipment.
What does this role involve day to day?
- Prepare design concepts, general arrangements, and drawings for new product design, VAVE projects, and solutions to field issues.
- Develop robust solutions through problem analysis and involvement in FMEA, 8D, and risk assessments.
- Create technical specifications and design briefs for new products and improvements to existing models.
- Perform engineering calculations to substantiate design decisions.
- Maintain and issue design control documents such as engineering change notes, timing plans, and cost management.
- Ensure product homologation and legislative compliance.
- Design machinery and subsystems including hydraulic circuits, powertrain, and fabricated structures.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure prototype part delivery meets project timelines.
- Oversee day-to-day project activities and supervise engineers allocated to project work.
- Collaborate with validation teams to ensure designs are tested and meet requirements.
- Occasional travel may be required.
This will be suited to you if:
- You have a strong engineering background, ideally with a degree and 5+ years’ experience (role can be adapted for experience level).
- You have good knowledge of off-highway systems and experience in a manufacturing environment.
- You are proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred) and familiar with PLM/Teamcenter.
- You have experience with failure investigation and root cause analysis (8D, DFMEA).
- You are skilled in MS Office and demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and ownership of projects.
- You can communicate clearly and work effectively with cross-functional teams across global locations.
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 recruitment@jcb.com
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a 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.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
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