Description:
People and products go together at JCB – we need great people to make great products, behind every product there is an army of talented makers and engineers.
Overview of the role:
- Leading a small team of engineers (UK & IDC) to take System/Structural/ Styling and functional requirements from the product team specification and robustly deliver the required detailed solution.
- Be responsible for writing and checking supplier specification requirements/concepting and initial structural analysis/concepting body panels and any plastic tanks,, ensuring the chosen system, meets all Legislation, Customer Requirements, and system Cost Targets.
- Produce and check hydraulic/structural calculations to ensure robust system design.
- To take the lead in preparing documentation and presentations for Sub Sections of the Technical Reviews (TR Process).
- Working with Industrial design to take the aesthetic requirement to an engineered solution.
- To use system simulation and test rigs to provide proof of concept.
- To ensure all hydraulic DFMEA are conducted and completed robustly.
- Ensure Load cases and FEA is performed, and results are properly reviewed with the Structure specialists.
- Ensure Fit for Purpose documentation is completed, and any testing requirements is fed back to the product team, and development team to be added to main project timing.
- To ensure Project Parts tracker is up to date and keep the team on time for delivery to meet NPIP timing.
- Produce detailed design layouts, CAD models and design drawings using the CAD system then structure / release to production using PLM.
- Approve ePI release, ensure technical drawings have correct information to control any deviations of the system
- Resolve engineering issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Work with suppliers to deliver prototype and PPAP parts to schedule, meeting quality and performance requirements.
About You
- Degree qualified
- Experience in off-highway design
- Knowledge of CAD, preferable Teamcenter and NX
- Experience in either Structural designs / Hydraulic System (Installation or design) or Bodywork surfacing (Plastics and Metal)