Engineering Manager - New Product Development - MEWP
About the role
The NPIP Engineering Manager for JCB Access will lead the engineering function responsible for New Product Introduction Programs (NPIP) within the Access portfolio. This role will drive the successful delivery of next-generation Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), leading design, validation, program execution, and cross-functional alignment through all phases of the NPIP lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Lead NPIP engineering activities for the JCB Access product line, ensuring high-quality delivery across concept, design, validation, and industrialization 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.
Closely work 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.
Qualifications
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-optimization practices.
Familiarity with global AWP regulatory standards and certification processes.
Ability to travel internationally (UK ↔ India ↔ USA).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
Professional Engineer (PE) designation strongly preferred.
Experience transferring products to new manufacturing sites.
Technical Leadership & Skills
Strong project and program management capability.
Cross-functional collaboration in global environments.
Creative problem solving and analytical thinking.
Leadership and team development.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Location
This role is based at the JCB World Headquarters in the United Kingdom for six to nine months, working closely with global engineering, quality, and program leadership teams. In Q1 2027, the position will relocate permanently to San Antonio, Texas, supporting the establishment and ramp-up of Access engineering activities in North America.