Design Engineer
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The Opportunity – Design Engineer
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About the role:
The Design Engineer role at JCB Attachments offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of innovative products across a diverse range of attachments and light equipment. You’ll take ownership of projects from concept through to launch, designing robust fabricated structures and collaborating with suppliers to integrate hydraulic and electrical systems. This hands-on role is ideal for someone passionate about engineering, eager to see their designs come to life, and ready to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet both JCB standards and global legislative requirements.
What does this role involve day to day?
- Engineering ownership of small to medium-sized projects, from product brief through to launch
- Design and development of fabricated structures, with a focus on material selection, manufacturing processes, and FEA understanding
- Collaboration with suppliers to develop hydraulic and electrical systems that are efficient, robust, and cost-effective
- Ensuring all designs meet JCB standards and comply with legislative requirements
- Regular communication with stakeholders, including project reviews and presentations
This will be suited to you if
- You have a passion for engineering and enjoy seeing your designs come to life
- You’re looking to develop your skills across a varied product range and take ownership of your projects
- You value cross-functional collaboration with commercial and operations teams to deliver successful outcomes
- You have relevant industry experience or product knowledge in off-highway machinery or light equipment
- You enjoy practical, hands-on engineering work alongside design responsibilities
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 teams 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, dentist and visiting optician. 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.
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