Aviation Quality Assurance & QMS Leader

Joby Aviation; California; On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to architect and scale the QMS across multi-site manufacturing and engineering facilities in California. You will lead QA managers, engineers, and auditors, driving regulatory compliance with FAA, AS9100, and ISO9001, ensuring a practical, audit-ready quality culture that enables production.

Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Certification teams to reduce risk, optimize CAPA processes, and push digital QMS initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Quality Assurance, QMS Management, or Regulatory Compliance.
• 5+ years leading technical teams or large multi-site operations.
• Experience in military aviation, commercial aerospace, or similarly regulated high-reliability environments.
• Deep expertise in AS9100, ISO9001, and FAA production regulations (e.g., Part 21).

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a multi-site QA organization (QA Managers, QMS Engineers, Auditors).
• Oversee development and scaling of AS9100 and FAA Part 21 compliant QMS.
• Serve as primary liaison for external audits, FAA evaluations, and third-party registrars.
• Direct internal audit program; assess processes, risks, and effectiveness of controls.
• Oversee CAPA system to ensure systemic issue resolution across functions.
• Govern document control and coordinate training/compliance on the floor.
• Facilitate Management Review meetings and report QMS health and trends.
• Drive digital transformation in QA (eQMS) to streamline compliance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with Joby Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Quality Assurance Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

eQMS

Job description

Joby Aviation seeks a Senior Quality Assurance Manager to architect and scale the QMS across multi-site manufacturing and engineering facilities in California. You will lead QA managers, engineers, and auditors, driving regulatory compliance with FAA, AS9100, and ISO9001, ensuring a practical, audit-ready quality culture that enables production.

Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Certification teams to reduce risk, optimize CAPA processes, and push digital QMS initiatives