Aviation QC Manager — Lead Inspections & Compliance

Joby Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized Quality Control Manager to lead Marina Quality Control teams and ensure aircraft system and component quality. You will guide supervisors, develop inspection processes, and drive ISO9001/AS9100 compliance while collaborating with Quality Engineering and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes training systems, continuous improvement, and alignment with FAA regulations, with a fast-paced, hands-on environment and opportunity to shape quality culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years, Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years in quality engineering.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Quality Management, Leadership, or Quality Program Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Leads a designated Quality Control team to manage all aspects of quality control while ensuring compliance with internal and FAA Regulations.
• Participates in the coordination and support of Material Review Board activities and results.
• Cross-functional engagement with program management to understand and execute manufacturing/program priorities.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure all requirements are communicated to and executed by the quality control team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration with manufacturing to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Advise teams on design/change review activities, including inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage data and metrics using data visualization tools to report inspection performance and quality levels.
• Participate in product quality and quality management system reviews to assure compliance with drawings, work instructions and internal ISO9001/AS9100 and regulatory requirements.
• Support product and process failure investigation to ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions internally.
• Assist with the development and continual improvement activities to enhance the Joby quality control and management system.
• Supports the strategic planning and execution of long-term sustainable goals and objectives as determined by the Senior Manager of Quality Control.
• Responsible for performing job duties in a manner consistent with established Joby Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Aviation industry experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering or related field

Master’s degree in quality engineering

PhD in quality engineering

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized Quality Control Manager to lead Marina Quality Control teams and ensure aircraft system and component quality. You will guide supervisors, develop inspection processes, and drive ISO9001/AS9100 compliance while collaborating with Quality Engineering and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes training systems, continuous improvement, and alignment with FAA regulations, with a fast-paced, hands-on environment and opportunity to shape quality culture