Continuous Improvement Engineer

Joby Barnard; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team at a forward-thinking aviation company as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, where your expertise will drive transformative changes in manufacturing processes. This role focuses on enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency across various production lines, utilizing lean practices and the Toyota Production System. You'll lead training sessions, conduct operational studies, and work closely with leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement. With a target salary range of $94,500 to $126,000, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of air transportation while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of Lean practices and Toyota Production System.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing.
• Facilitate training sessions and implement lean practices across production.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Practices

Training and Development

Toyota Production System (TPS)

Microsoft Office

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Training Software

Job description

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Manufacturing Team in Marina, CA. This Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency across the composite, additive, subtractive, assembly, and integration production lines. The ideal candidate has years of first-hand experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting, a passion for teaching, and the ability to connect with learners both on and off the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the Marina manufacturing lines to improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Implement lean practices across production planning, warehousing, material flow, material presentation at the line, assembly processes, test processes, and discrepant material processes.
• Create Material and Information Flow Charts (Value Stream Maps) to identify areas of waste and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of FMDS (Floor Management Development System) with shop floor leadership across the site.
• Facilitate in-person training sessions using pre-designed curricula.
• Conduct operational efficiency studies of existing manufacturing areas and plan kaizen events leveraging real world data and evidence.
• Train and implement 5S throughout the manufacturing areas by working with local leadership with support from executive leadership.
• Demonstrate the effectiveness of single-piece flow and just-in-time approaches through workshops, simulations and real operations.
• Quantitatively demonstrate how lean principles lead towards reduced lead time, improved efficiency, improved quality, and increased overall productivity.
• Liaise with department heads and team leaders to coordinate training and workshop schedules and understand specific team needs.
• Work closely with the Learning & Development team to stay updated on any changes or updates to the training materials.
• Stay updated on training methods, presentation skills, and the company’s evolving products/services.
• Develop a deep understanding of Toyota production systems principles through working closely with our partners at Toyota.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance training delivery skills.

Required

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant Continuous Improvement experience.
• Toyota Production System (TPS) or lean production system knowledge and experience.
• Technical training experience (aerospace maintenance or manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other training software.
• Occasional travel to different company sites.

Desired

• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bi-lingual with English and Spanish.

EEO

Statistics show that under-represented groups, such as women and other minority groups, don’t apply to a job unless they meet 100% of the required qualifications. At Joby, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements. We believe that a successful workplace is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We value all perspectives; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about this role, want to reinvent it and contribute to the Joby mission; please apply anyway.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $94,500 - $126,000 per year salary. 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. Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.