Engineering Manager - New Product Development - MEWP

JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, and they are seeking an NPIP Engineering Manager for their Access portfolio. The role involves leading engineering functions for New Product Introduction Programs, ensuring successful delivery of next-generation Aerial Work Platforms, and supporting the establishment of Access engineering activities in North America.

Responsibilities:

• Lead NPIP engineering activities for the JCB Access product line, ensuring high‑quality delivery across concept, design, validation, and industrialisation phases
• Define engineering strategies, deliverables, and technical milestones required for successful Gate progression
• Ensure new products meet performance, safety, regulatory, cost, reliability, and manufacturability targets
• Partner with UK and India engineering teams to maintain design continuity and architecture alignment across product platforms
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Service, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure project execution readiness
• Coordinate with Product Management to confirm customer requirements, market needs, and competitive positioning
• Provide expert guidance across AWP systems, including structures, hydraulics, electrics, controls, and safety systems
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO)
• Oversee design reviews, DFMEAs, validation plans, and field‑trial strategies
• Support engineering readiness for Access NPIP activities transferring to the new San Antonio facility
• Lead integration of U.S.-based engineering capability to support prototyping, testing, localization, and production launch
• Establish local engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards
• Build and mentor a high‑performing NPIP engineering team in San Antonio
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence
• Ensure strong communication between UK, India, and U.S. Access engineering groups
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline
• Extensive Aerial Work Platform (AWP) design experience mandatory
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated success leading new product development or NPIP programs
• Strong cross‑functional communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, VA/VE, and cost‑optimisation practices
• Familiarity with global AWP regulatory standards and certification processes
• Ability to travel internationally (UK ↔ India ↔ USA)
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation strongly preferred
• Experience transferring products to new manufacturing sites