Design Engineer – Mid Range

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About the role:

We’re looking for a Design Engineer to join the JCB Mid-Range Engineering team at our World Headquarters in Rocester. As part of the team responsible for the continued development of the world's number one Backhoe Loader, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions across a diverse product range. This position offers the unique opportunity to influence engineering change on one of JCB's highest-volume products, while also contributing to the development of some of the most advanced machines within the business.

Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you'll be challenged to think creatively, solve complex engineering problems, and develop robust, practical solutions that deliver real value to our customers. You'll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and have the opportunity to see your designs progress from concept through to production.

What does this role involve day to day?

As a Design Engineer, you will:

•Lead and deliver small but critical engineering projects, ensuring objectives, timescales and quality standards are achieved.

•Design components and systems with a focus on manufacturability, assembly, serviceability and cost-effectiveness.

•Create and maintain formal engineering documentation, including DFMEA and DVPSOR.

•Produce and develop 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and associated PLM systems.

•Manage engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring robust change control processes are followed.

•Work closely with colleagues across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, and Sales & Marketing to deliver customer-focused solutions.

•Collaborate with JCB's global engineering teams, including maintaining strong working relationships with our design team in India.

•Support compliance activities by ensuring designs meet relevant legislation, standards and customer requirements.

•Engage with external suppliers and partners to support the successful delivery of projects and product improvements.

•Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the future development of JCB products.

This will be suited to you if…

•You’re educated to HNC, HND or Degree level in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

•You have experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and PLM systems, with knowledge of engineering change management processes.

•You have an understanding of BOM structures and how they interact with manufacturing and production systems.

•You have a sound understanding of engineering principles and are confident applying a logical approach to problem-solving.

•You’re familiar with engineering legislation, standards and compliance requirements.

•Experience within the off-highway, construction equipment, agricultural, automotive or heavy machinery sectors would be advantageous.

•You take ownership of your work and are motivated to drive projects through to completion.

•You can effectively manage competing priorities and consistently deliver to deadlines.

•You’re a proactive self-starter who enjoys working both independently and as part of a wider team.

•You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

•You’re passionate about innovation and enjoy finding new ways to improve products and processes.

•You bring energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and a strong sense of urgency to everything you do.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on globally recognised products while working alongside some of the industry's most talented engineers, we'd love to hear from you. Join JCB and help us continue to innovate, develop and shape the future of construction and agricultural equipment.

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@

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 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@, and a member of the team will be in touch.

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