Manufacturing Engineering - Assembly

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes, tools and machines to improve safety, quality and efficiency in assembly operations. This role collaborates cross‑functionally with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to implement new processes and continuously improve existing ones to ensure the assembly operation is safe and delivers best quality, cost and efficiency.

Full Time, Exempt

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for assembly.
• Create and maintain process documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for process issues and improvements.
• Support new product introduction pertaining to manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement lean manufacturing principles and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation of CAPEX projects.
• Provide technical support and training for production personnel.
• Lead optimization of material movement using lean principles to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5‑10 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly operations.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing documentation tools.
• Problem‑solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience implementing CAPEX projects.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems is a plus.
• Experience with PFMEA or risk assessment tools is a plus.
• Experience with logistics engineering or material flow optimization activities is a plus.

• Work performed in both an office and a manufacturing/factory environment.
• Exposure to noise, forklift/vehicle traffic, and varying temperatures.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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  .

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.