Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering

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 designing, optimizing, and sustaining efficient material flow systems across the facility. This includes material presentation, lineside delivery, internal logistics, supermarket design, AGV/tugger routes, PFEP ownership, and integration with fabrication, paint and assembly processes in the plant.

This role provides technical leadership across manufacturing engineering, production, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability, reduce waste, decrease internal logistics costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Type Full Time, Exempt

Location Onsite in Pooler, Georgia: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, GA 31322

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 August 22, 2026.

Material Flow System Design & Optimization

Develop and maintain the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) including container strategy, trolleys design, replenishment methods, route frequency, and storage locations. Develop, maintain, and continuously optimize material flow using Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs) to support efficient manufacturing processes. Design material flow solutions including supermarkets, kitting cells, sequencing strategies, lineside presentation, and internal logistics routes. Lead optimization of material movement using lean principles to eliminate waste and improve flow. Evaluate and implement new technologies (AGVs, AMRs, digital kanban, tugger optimization, point-of-use storage).

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Lead complex CI initiatives to reduce logistics cost, improve throughput, and stabilize flow to production lines. Conduct time studies, data analysis, and simulation modelling to identify capacity constraints and improvement opportunities. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to material shortages, bottlenecks, and inventory accuracy issues.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Industrial Engineering to align material strategies with production plans. Partner with Program Management and NPI teams to develop material flow designs for new products or model introductions.

Documentation & Standards

Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation including PFEPs, logistics work instructions, replenishment standards, and layout drawings. Create future-state maps and maintain material flow standards across the plant.

Data & Systems Integration

Use ERP/MRP, MES, and logistics systems to maintain accurate material parameters. Analyze inventory data, delivery performance, route metrics, and internal logistics KPIs to drive improvements.

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics engineering, or material flow optimization, preferably in automotive sector. Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, PFEP management, value stream mapping, and material flow design. Proficiency with CAD tools, layout design, and manufacturing documentation. Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis or simulation tools (Excel, PowerBI, discrete-event simulation preferred). Experience working with ERP/MRP systems. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams. Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Job Conditions

Manufacturing/factory environment. Subject to noise and temperature changes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.