Job Description

The Opportunity - Driveline Application Engineerfor our Careers & Life at JCB pagesAbout the role:Reporting to the Chief Engineer and based at JCB Transmissions in Wrexham, North Wales, this is a role for a driveline specialist supporting axle, transmission and control system application assessment. The position is for an Engineer with experience of driveline components including casings, gears, shafts, bearings, brakes, clutches, suspension and steering systems. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of product design on a range of exciting and new off-highway vehicles. The candidate will join a highly focussed team that provides driveline solutions to the entire JCB Group worldwide as well as OEM customers.What does this role involve day to day?

• Driveline component and system design in a multi-project environment practising simultaneous engineering including design for manufacture, assembly and service

• Developing and validating new analysis methods and product specifications

• Establishment of load cases for new and existing applications

• Studying new and existing driveline products for new applications

• Presentation of design and performance predictions through a gated project review process

• Creation of formal design documentation including FMEA and DVPSOR.

• Supporting the Technical Review process for JCB and OEM driveline components

• Liaising with internal and external customers

This will be suited to you if

• You have driveline component and system design experience

• You have new product experience (from initial concept to product launch), writing, developing and validating engineering specifications

• You have in-depth fundamental understanding of material performance including fatigue

• You possess professional experience Siemens' NX CAD (or similar)

• You have off Highway or heavy-duty powertrain experience preferred but related industry experience using a diverse materials range will be considered

What happens next?Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch atWhat's in it for you?This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don't just get a competitive salary, 33 days' holiday and access to our company pension-you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there's the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There's our Cycle to Work Scheme.We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.

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