Aerospace Composite Process Engineer

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Composite Production Engineer to support composite part fabrication and assembly in a fast-paced production environment. This role focuses on driving daily build success on the production floor by providing real-time technical support, removing blockers, and improving process stability and rate capability.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes and thrives in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment,

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or similar degree.
• 3-5 years as Manufacturing/Production Engineer.
• Hands-on composite manufacturing experience including layup, cure, and bonding.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time engineering support on the production floor to maintain flow and resolve build issues.
• Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, trim, bonding, assembly).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Tooling, Quality, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth execution.
• Support root cause analysis (RCCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (MWIs, SOPs, process specs) aligned with shop-floor execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S) to improve efficiency and process stability.
• Support production readiness, capacity planning, and rate ramp-up activities.
• Train and mentor technicians to ensure consistent and high-quality process execution.
• Support and Roll out new processes from NPI and process engineering team to Production line

Skills

Composite manufacturing experience

Real-time problem solving

Technical communication

Reading engineering drawings

Education

BS in Engineering or similar degree

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

PLM

MES

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Composite Production Engineer to support composite part fabrication and assembly in a fast-paced production environment. This role focuses on driving daily build success on the production floor by providing real-time technical support, removing blockers, and improving process stability and rate capability.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes and thrives in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment,