Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. JCB is a manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. The Senior Structures Engineer will serve as the technical authority for structural design, analysis, and validation of aerial work platforms, leading concept development, advanced FEA, load-case definition, prototype test review, and global regulatory compliance. The role will collaborate with engineering, validation, manufacturing, and operations teams across the product lifecycle.
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
- 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
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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