Joby Aviation Inc. Marina , CA 93933
Posted 2 weeks ago
Joby Overview
Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.
Overview
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on the airframe assembly team you will play a key role in the scale up of Joby's high volume aircraft production line. You will help the Joby team develop and implement the processes, tools, and ideas required to scale up from several aircraft per year to hundreds of aircraft per year. This role will require you to not only develop tools and processes, but also contribute to the overall vision of a flying rideshare service by thinking beyond the confines of the traditional aerospace industry and re-imagining the possibilities of aviation.
Responsibilities
Make key contributions to the development of Joby's high-output production system that will produce aircraft at rates that have not yet been achieved in the aerospace industry
Seek out and implement new manufacturing technologies and methods capable of dramatically accelerating assembly production rates
Collaborate with the tooling team to develop efficient and effective assembly tools oriented toward high volume production
Collaborate with Joby's partners at Toyota to develop highly effective production tools and systems
Work closely with the design and stress teams to ensure that manufacturability is guiding all facets of the airframe design
Author clear, explicit, and easy-to-follow manufacturing work instructions
Work closely with the production team on the shop floor to quickly address issues and resolve technical challenges
Develop and implement factory layout for future airframe production facility
Work with quality engineering team to conduct first article inspections, assembly fixture qualifications, and PFMEAs
Lead development projects with multidisciplinary teams including design, stress, M&P, quality, tooling, production, purchasing, etc.
Define assembly sequence and workflow for large and small airframe assemblies
Own implementation of assembly tools and equipment from concept development to final acceptance testing
Lead first time builds and provide ongoing support during factory bring up
Mentor junior members of the manufacturing engineering team to develop their talent and accelerate their rate of learning
Manage schedules for initial builds, identify schedule risks, and relentlessly seek opportunities to reduce timelines
Identify improvement opportunities company wide, specifically those related to composite manufacturing and assembly operations
Required
B.S. in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar field
7+ years of relevant work experience
Experience with mechanical design, fixture and assembly tooling design
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management experience
Experience conducting PFMEAs and writing manufacturing work instructions
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings of piece-parts and assemblies, including GD&T
Proven ability to provide impactful technical feedback on new designs to improve manufacturability (DFM)
Experience in prototype and production manufacturing
Proficiency in Catia, SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams
Able to work in a fast paced engineering environment and quickly adapt to changing inputs, requirements, and direction
Desired
Strong experience with composites manufacturing (lamination, bonding, drilling and fastening)
Experience with automated/robotic manufacturing systems
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing, processing, and materials
Experience developing factory layouts and workstations
Experience with lean manufacturing methods and time study analysis
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $102,600 - $170,800/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
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EEO
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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