Quality Engineer

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world's largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents-including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil-JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB's success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers-not shareholders-which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products-and our name-with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for the coordination of planning, execution, operation and maintenance of quality system procedures and standards for the JCB North America manufacturing facility. This individual will drive and have ownership of identifying opportunities for product and process improvement and lead quality improvement activities with cross functional teams.


Position Type

Full Time, FLSA Exempt

Location

13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX., 78264

Benefits and Other Compensation

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on July 13, 2026.


Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Establish quality standards that address tightening, fits, finish, functional testing, visual, etc. for all products produced in the manufacturing processes.
• Lead the ISO 9001 management system
• Manage product quality programs / projects
• Create, set up and audit manufacturing processes and changes to ensure conformance with process control procedures, quality standards and engineering specifications
• Develop process for on and offline inspections
• Create and implement necessary changes to ensure quality standards are met
• Provide training to ensure that proper procedures are followed
• Ensure system conform to applicable ISO 9000 standards
• Responsible for aftermarket testing and warranty data
• Routinely offer suggestions to improve quality through design based on all of the above
• Create process improvement communication channels across the manufacturing functions
• Champion continuous process improvement amongst teams and its team members
• Proactively assist the organization in meeting its objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar from an accredited college or university
• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5S lean manufacturing and six sigma certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment in a related industry

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong analytical skills with a practical balance of "shop floor" experience
• Ability to be a process improvement champion
• Demonstrated ability to influence change
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Knowledge and ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to delegate work
• Assist with maintaining ISO 9000 system
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
• The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.


EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.