Senior/Staff Vehicle Integration Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview:

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview:

Joby Aviation is seeking a skilled Senior/Staff Vehicle Integration Manufacturing Engineer to join our vehicle integration manufacturing engineering team. The individual will support the assembly and installation of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems at our Marina, CA facility. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement. 
• Identify and assist in addressing safety issues on the manufacturing floor. 
• Support manufacturing production planning and coordination, capacity planning, line design, production execution, and operations process development. 
• Provide production support to technicians and leads. 
• Support creation and review of manufacturing work instructions to ensure compliance with design requirements and company processes. 
• Participate in the review, approval, and release of engineering definition. 
• Design shop aids and tooling to assist production. 
• Disposition non-conforming parts, identify root cause, and implement corrective and/or preventive action to reduce scrap and rework. 
• Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype development, and first article manufacturing. Assist Design Engineering to ensure quality and manufacturability. 

Required:

• B.S. in Engineering with 8+ years of experience in a similar role, or equivalent substantial relevant experience in a production environment in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in at least one CAD system. 
• Experience with drawings and BOMs, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Engineering Change systems, and Quality systems. 
• Hands on electrical or mechanical experience. 
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams. 
• Familiar with GD&T and common drafting practices in compliance with ASME Y14.5 & Y14.100.

Desired:

• Experience with prototype manufacturing in a professional environment.
• Experience working in an FAA certified production line. 
• Mentorship or managerial experience. 

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