Manufacturing Engineer – Cutting & Nesting - SATX

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

This position is responsible for leading and coordinating Manufacturing laser cutting and nesting operations on the shop floor in heavy manufacturing and fabrication industry. Aims to achieve business goals through focusing on latest technology of laser cutting machines, connected factory systems and efficiency in manufacturing using automated systems. The position is responsible for overseeing the design, development, implementation and supporting of laser cutting and nesting projects in field of Heavy Fabrication functions.

Full Time, FLSA Exempt

13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX 78224

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

• Select right solution for improving the shopfloor processes using automation
• Operate and improve laser and cutting operations online and offline
• Troubleshooting of the utilization of machines and improving the efficiency of nests
• Promote good work practices for advanced manufacturing plant
• Develop concepts in AI assisted nesting
• Set and manage training programs to train new team members
• Promote flexibility in the team
• Ensure performance standards are met
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Knowledge on Fabrication processes like welding, cutting, forming, machining etc
• Experience in new product development, process development
• Develop and maintain visual management for shopfloor
• Developing and implementing the Standard Operating Procedure for the fabrication shop
• Actively pursue the elimination of waste through the application of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Liaise with suppliers on performance and cost improvements
• Conduct implementation, installation for new plant equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of fabrication and/or manufacturing engineering experience in a relevant industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting automated manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, process improvement, and engineering best practices.
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of five (5)…