Senior Design Engineer – Hydradig

The Opportunity – Senior Design Engineer – Hydradig

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About the role:

As a Senior Design Engineer on the Hydradig platform, you’ll play a key role in driving forward new product introduction (NPI) programmes. You’ll be responsible for leading design activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring technical excellence throughout the development process. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges, contribute to future product roadmaps, and support the needs of a global customer base. You’ll be involved in everything from concept design to manufacturing readiness, applying your expertise to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that support JCB’s commitment to sustainability and performance.

What does this role involve day to day?
• Lead engineering activity on Hydradig new product introduction (NPI) programmes.
• Manage design and drawing release, technical specifications, and support development and DVPSOR activities.
• Coordinate project tracking and team collaboration across UK and Indian Design Centres.
• Work cross-functionally with colleagues to deliver projects and support global customer needs.
• Take ownership of module and subsystem development—from concept through to manufacture.
• Conduct and commission engineering analysis, including FEA, cooling calculations, and mechanical stability assessments.
• Apply DFMEA and 8D problem-solving tools to drive quality and reliability.
• Use departmental systems and tools such as CAD, PLM, and ePCM effectively.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning and idea generation for future technologies and sustainability goals.

This will be suited to you if:
• You’re an experienced engineer with a passion for product development and innovation.
• You enjoy working collaboratively across teams and geographies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• You have a strong understanding of mechanical systems and can apply both hand and software-based calculations.
• You’re confident in leading technical activities and supporting the full lifecycle of components.
• You’re familiar with engineering systems and have a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• You hold a relevant engineering degree or equivalent, and ideally are a Chartered Engineer.

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.

What’s in it for you?
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.

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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