Battery Module Senior Manufacturing Engineer

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 98,400 - 164,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

XWING in San Carlos is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and development of manufacturing equipment for battery modules. This role requires strong mechanical engineering skills and at least 6 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will improve production processes and tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $98,400 to $164,700 per year, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional work with Product Design and Test teams.
• Own and improve existing production workstations and procedures.
• Directly collaborate with the Production team for training.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Self-starter personality

Education

BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Battery Module Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Locations: US-CA-San Carlos

ID: 2026-4895

Category: Powertrain & Electronics, Manufacturing

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design and development of manufacturing equipment for Joby Aviation's battery modules, working closely with a cross‑functional team. This individual must be highly organized and self‑driven, with a deep understanding of mechanical, process, and industrial engineering fundamentals, to successfully scale projects from prototype to low‑volume production while maintaining a vision for high‑volume production. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will see their ideas quickly influence many key areas at Joby Aviation due to the fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or participate in program-level strategy decisions
• Lead cross-functional work with Product Design and Test teams on process/equipment/tool development.
• Own and improve existing production workstations, tools, and procedures.
• Directly collaborate with the Production team to support training
• Own design of new tools, equipment, and processes for upcoming projects.
• Author Manufacturing Execution System (MES) procedures for the production team to use.

Required

• BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Excellent problem‑solving and teamwork skills while working with cross‑functional teams
• Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross‑functional teams
• Proactive, driven, and a self‑starter personality

Desired

• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $98,400 - $164,700/yr. 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.

Additional Information

Joby Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.