Dimensional Quality Technician – 3D Metrology

Joby Aviation; California (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician, Dimensional to support metrology and dimensional inspection across our manufacturing facilities.

Reporting to Quality Control / Quality Engineering leadership, this role bridges hands-on shop-floor inspection with quality engineering analysis utilizing 3D measurement devices, metrology software, and precision tools to ensure complex parts, tooling, and assemblies conform to tight engineering specifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on quality/metrology with 3D measurement devices.
• Experience using precision inspection tools (calipers, gauges, micrometers).
• Understanding of GD&T and reading mechanical drawings.
• Proficient with metrology software and MES/ERP databases.
• Identify inspection errors and document nonconformances clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex 3D metrology inspections using CMM, Laser Tracker, and Romer Arm.
• Design, create, and maintain measurement programs with PolyWorks.
• Train inspectors on setups, programs, and fixture alignments.
• Analyze inspection data and report results to QC/Manufacturing Eng.
• Support R&D trials and perform MSA with engineering teams.
• Review GD&T on drawings and CAD models for inspectability.
• Drive tooling, calibration, 5S/Kaizen, fixture optimization.
• Conduct First Article Inspections per SAE AS9102.
• Document nonconformances through MRB systems.

Skills

3D metrology

GD&T knowledge

Inspection accuracy

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PolyWorks

CMM

Laser Tracker

Romer Arm

Bridge CMMs

Job description

Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician, Dimensional to support metrology and dimensional inspection across our manufacturing facilities.

Reporting to Quality Control / Quality Engineering leadership, this role bridges hands-on shop-floor inspection with quality engineering analysis utilizing 3D measurement devices, metrology software, and precision tools to ensure complex parts, tooling, and assemblies conform to tight engineering specifications.