Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JCB is a global manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. The Senior Structures Engineer will lead structural design, analysis, validation, and compliance for aerial work platforms, including advanced FEA, load-case definition, prototype testing, and root-cause investigations. The role will collaborate with global engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation teams and mentor junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead structural design and analysis for boom, scissor, chassis, and platform assemblies
- Develop structural architectures aligned with performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost targets
- Perform detailed FEA modelling, fatigue analysis, and simulation correlation
- Ensure structural integrity across all duty cycles and extreme test conditions
- Ensure all structural designs comply with ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO, and other global AWP regulatory requirements
- Produce high-quality structural documentation including DFMEAs, design reviews, and engineering reports
- Collaborate with Test & Validation to define structural test plans and interpret physical test results
- Lead root-cause investigations for structural issues and implement corrective actions
- Support NPIP teams to ensure new products achieve structural and safety targets
- Work with Current Product Engineering to resolve field structural issues and drive improvements
- Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to optimise structural designs for production
- Ensure structural-critical features are maintained throughout prototype builds and validation
- Serve as the structural subject matter expert for the Access division
- Coach junior engineers in analysis methodologies, design principles, and best practices
- Contribute to engineering standards, process improvements, and innovation initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
- Extensive Aerial Work Platform (AWP) structural design experience is mandatory
- 7+ years of structural engineering experience, including advanced FEA and fatigue analysis
- Strong understanding of welded structures, high-strength steels, and load‑bearing design
- Experience with global regulatory standards for AWP machines
- Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as Ansys or **Altair**
- Ability to work effectively across global engineering teams
- Background in prototype development and structural test correlation
- Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and manufacturing processes
- Strong engineering judgement and decision-making
- Effective cross-functional communication
- Leadership in design reviews and technical discussions
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am -6pm
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
- Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
- Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
- Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
- Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
- Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment
- 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
- Experience with NX and Teamcenter
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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