Senior Product Specialist - Manufacturing Engineering

JCB•Pooler, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Specialist – Assembly supports product quality, manufacturability, and continuous improvement throughout the production lifecycle. The role is the key liaison among engineering, production, quality, and operations, helping ensure products meet design intent and operational requirements. The specialist analyzes defects, leads root-cause investigations, supports process improvements, manages product introductions, and implements solutions to reduce defects. This position serves as the manufacturing engineering point of contact for assigned products and processes. It works with Design Engineering and cross-functional teams to understand and maintain design intent, provides feedback to improve manufacturability and production efficiency, and supports product training for manufacturing engineering team members. The role also manages product-introduction changes, maintains assembly SOPs and work instructions, participates in corrective and preventive actions, and supports safe, compliant, efficient production. The position is full-time, exempt, and onsite at JCB’s Pooler, Georgia facility. It is performed in a manufacturing/factory environment subject to noise and temperature changes. The schedule must be flexible and may include Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Physical duties include repetitive activity, lifting and moving items, grasping, reaching, wrist movement, pushing and pulling, and bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. Work may take place in hot or cold conditions and dusty environments. JCB describes itself as a family-owned manufacturer with more than 80 years of innovation, 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents, and a portfolio of more than 300 construction and agricultural equipment products. The company’s stated focus includes long-term innovation, product quality, and customer value.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment.
Strong technical writing skills and experience creating SOPs or technical documentation.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
Proficiency with basic hand tools, measurement instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Basic computer proficiency, including MS Office and document management systems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment, work independently, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to understand processes, troubleshoot, and develop and recommend solutions.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.
Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks, and pre-employment tests.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to perform continuous, repetitive physical activities, including fine movements or large motions; grasp or pinch small items; reach out and up; and turn the wrist.
Must be able to keep pace with current production speed and push or pull with reasonable force.
Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to work in multiple climates, including hot and cold temperatures, and in a dusty environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the manufacturing engineering point of contact for assigned products and processes.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to understand product design intent and functional requirements.
Provide design feedback and recommend changes to improve manufacturability, reduce defects, and optimize production efficiency.
Support cross-functional teams in understanding and maintaining design intent.
Support manufacturing engineering team members with component-level product training.
Lead and maintain the change management process for product introductions (PIs).
Write, revise, and maintain clear, accurate SOPs and work instructions for assembly processes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve assembly efficiency, quality, and ergonomics.
Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate records of process changes, equipment maintenance, and training activities.
Support additional manufacturing tasks as needed to meet production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.