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JCB North America

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 Company Profile
 
 
 
 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world&rsquo;s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents&mdash;and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil&mdash;JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial 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 &ndash; a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
 
 
 At JCB, we stand behind our products &ndash; and our name.
 
 
 
 Position Purpose
 
 
 
 The Manufacturing Engineer will lead the specification, sourcing, and implementation of critical production equipment and infrastructure to support efficient, safe, and scalable operations. This role will involve working cross-functionally with global JCB teams, suppliers, and local project stakeholders to deliver best-in-class manufacturing capabilities.
 
 
 
 Major Tasks, Responsibilities &amp; Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
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 Capital Equipment Procurement:
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 Specify, source, and procure major manufacturing systems including Andon systems, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), assembly tooling, lifting devices, and overhead cranes.
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 Manage RFQs, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and technical evaluations.
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 Factory Setup &amp; Layout Design:
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 Collaborate on process flow design and detailed factory layout planning.
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 Ensure integration of equipment for optimal efficiency, safety, and throughput.
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 Project Management:
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 Lead equipment projects from concept and justification through to installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.
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 Manage timelines, budgets, and supplier performance while mitigating risks.
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 Process Engineering:
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 Support the development of assembly line processes, material handling solutions, and ergonomically sound workstations.
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 Through production trials work closely with design engineering, production, and maintenance to ensure new equipment meets operational requirements.
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 Continuous Improvement:
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 Identify opportunities to introduce advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
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 Drive lean principles, including visual management and process optimization.
 
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 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related).
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 5+ years&rsquo; experience in manufacturing engineering with a strong focus on capital equipment procurement and project delivery.
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Proven experience specifying and commissioning factory equipment such as AGVs, tooling, lift assistant devices, and cranes.
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 Knowledge of process flow, factory layout design, and industrial safety standards.
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 Strong project management skills with experience delivering large-scale equipment projects on time and budget.
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 Excellent vendor management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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 Experience in heavy equipment, automotive, or related manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Proficient in Microsoft Office software
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 Comfortable in an in-person office environment
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 Technical competence is a plus
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 Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
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 Must have excellent follow-through skills
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 Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
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 Must be open to domestic and international travel
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 Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
 
 
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 Job Conditions
 
 
 
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 Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
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 Subject to noise and temperature changes
 
 
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 Physical Requirements
 
 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
 
 
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 Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
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 The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
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 The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
 
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 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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Manufacturing Engineer - San Antonio, Texas

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Manufacturing Engineer - San Antonio, Texas