Supplier Development Engineer

Salary: Competitive Salary
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

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About the role:

We’re looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join our Group Manufacturing team at JCB, playing a key role in developing and strengthening our global supply base.

Reporting directly to the Senior Supplier Development Engineer, the role is responsible for working with production component and critical indirect suppliers to sustain a level of operational performance that satisfies business expectations.

As such, the role is primarily responsible for the continuous improvement of Quality, Capability, Warranty and Delivery with the supply base. A key element of the role is therefore to ensure the timely and robust resolution to escalated problems relating to the above and to ensure a ‘Right First Time’ approach to NPIP is adopted and achieved.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Support delivery of the Group Quality Vision, focusing on incoming material quality targets and overall supplier performance.
• Drive improvement in supplier Quality & Warranty performance through quality clinics.
• Lead and deliver closure on all escalated supplier Quality and Warranty concerns.
• Work with the critical suppliers to ensure their capability is proven and action plans are all in place.
• Manage and resolve escalated supplier delivery and capacity concerns, ensuring sustainable and satisfactory outcomes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance to protect business continuity.
• Conduct onboarding, quality and category process audits to identify and mitigate risk and ensure compliance to JCB standards.
• Lead the Launch Readiness activity to ensure that an appropriate programme is in place, executed and reported.
• Support machine specific improvement programme that supports Quality objectives and closes current product PCM’s.
• Travel will be required domestically and Internationally to visit suppliers

This will be suited to you if…

• You have significant experience in supplier development, manufacturing, engineering or quality within a global organisation
• You have strong knowledge of Total Quality Management, QMS and auditing processes
• You’re highly experienced in APQP, PPAP and New Product Introduction processes
• You have a solid understanding of Lean manufacturing systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• You’re confident applying structured problem solving techniques such as 8D
• You have experience assessing supplier capacity and capability in a production environment
• You hold a degree (or equivalent) in engineering, manufacturing or a related discipline
• You’re a strong communicator, able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• You’re proactive, self‑motivated and take ownership of delivering measurable results

What happens next?

We'll carefully review your application and, if you're shortlisted, our Resourcing team will arrange a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail. From there, you'll usually take part in a Teams interview, followed by an in-person meeting with the team. We'll keep in touch throughout the process, so you'll always know where you stand.

What's in it for you?

When you join JCB, you'll enjoy a great package designed to reward, support and help you make the most of every day:

• 33 days' holiday (including most bank holidays)

• Market leading company pension scheme through Royal London

• Access to an in-house doctor, dentist, and an award-winning Occupational Health team

• Onsite gym to help you stay active

• ULEV car scheme

• Bupa Private Medical Health Scheme

• Exclusive discounts through the JCB Rewards Hub

• Cycle to Work scheme

A business that genuinely invests in its people

And that's just the start. At JCB, you'll be part of a world-class team where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing matters, and your career can thrive.

Need support during the recruitment process?

Our goal is simple: to give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact and we'll be happy to support you.

Our Resourcing Team manage all recruitment partnerships. We ask that agencies do not submit unsolicited CVs. Any candidate details received without prior engagement and agreement from our Resourcing Team will not be eligible for agency fees.