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 78224
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 November 17, 2026.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
Establish quality standards that address all products produced in the manufacturing processes
Lead the ISO 9001 management system for manufacturing
Manage product quality programs / projects for manufacturing
Create, set up and audit manufacturing processes and changes to ensure conformance with process control procedures, quality standards and engineering specifications
Monitor quality, productivity and performance
Create and implement necessary changes to ensure quality standards are met within manufacturing
Provide training to ensure that proper procedures are followed
Ensure system conform to applicable ISO 9000 standards for welding and fabrication
Create process improvement communication channels across the manufacturing functions
Champion continuous process improvement amongst teams and its team members
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar from an accredited college or university
5S lean manufacturing and six sigma certified
Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering or related field
5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment in a related industry
2- years of experience in weld fabrication
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
Highly motivated self-starter
Strong analytical skills with a practical balance of “fabrication” 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 for manufacturing
Effective verbal and written communication skills
GD&T experience
Interpret Blueprint engineering drawings
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
Detail-oriented and able to work…