Product Specialist
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About the role:
As a Product Specialist within JCB Power Products, you’ll act as the subject matter expert for assigned products throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. Working at the interface between engineering, quality, supply chain and production teams, you’ll ensure products are manufactured efficiently, meet quality expectations and support the delivery of world-class power solutions to customers.
You’ll play a key role in developing and optimising manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions and driving continuous improvement activities. This role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions to ensure product and manufacturing excellence.
What does this role involve day to day?
• Acting as the technical expert for assigned products within the manufacturing environment.
• Developing a thorough understanding of product design, functionality and critical-to-quality characteristics.
• Translating product requirements into robust and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Supporting the development, implementation and optimisation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste and enhance process capability.
• Conducting process validation activities and supporting capability studies.
• Collaborating with Design Engineering, Research & Development and Production teams to ensure products are designed and manufactured effectively.
• Leading and supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including pilot builds and production ramp-up.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, control plans and process standards.
• Supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for product and process-related issues.
• Ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards and quality management systems.
• Participating in audits, quality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing technical support to production, maintenance, quality and customer support teams.
• Working with supply chain and engineering teams to align manufacturing capabilities with product requirements.
This will be suited to you if…
• You have experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• You possess a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• You hold an HNC or are working towards an HND in Engineering, Manufacturing or a relevant technical subject.
• You have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
• You are confident analysing technical problems and implementing practical solutions.
• You have excellent communication skills and can work effectively with a range of stakeholders across the business.
• You are highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• You have experience interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• You are passionate about quality, efficiency and delivering continuous improvement.
Even better if…
• You have Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• You have APQP and/or PPAP knowledge or certification.
• You have awareness of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
• You have experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• You have previous involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• You have experience supporting process validation, capability studies and quality improvement projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence product performance, manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within JCB Power Products, helping to deliver innovative and reliable products to customers around the world.
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.
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