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Supplier Development Engineer

JCB -
Rocester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Company pension
Gym membership
Car scheme

Qualifications

8D methodology
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
APQP
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Risk management
Supplier quality management
Supply chain quality assurance
PPAP
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

JCB World Headquarters

Rocester, ST14 5JP

Supplier Development Engineer

Salary: Competitive Salary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Mon 17 Aug 2026 - 07:00 PM

The Opportunity- Supplier Development Engineer

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.

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?

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 team’s 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 at [email protected]

What’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 [email protected], 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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