Final Integration Manufacturing Engineer

Joby Aviation; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a skilled manufacturing engineer to join the vehicle integration manufacturing engineering team in Marina, CA. You will support assembly and installation of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems on a fast-paced production floor, turning concepts into production-ready solutions.

The role emphasizes process development, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with design and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required with 5+ years in manufacturing or 8+ years without a degree.
• Proficiency in at least one CAD system.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on electrical or mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process development and continuous improvement.
• Identify safety issues on the floor and drive timely resolutions.
• Assist with production planning, capacity planning, line design, and execution.
• Provide day-to-day production support and remove blockers.
• Create and review manufacturing work instructions for compliance.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype and first article manufacturing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Drafting Knowledge

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a skilled manufacturing engineer to join our vehicle integration manufacturing engineering team. The individual will support the assembly and installation of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems at our Marina, CA facility. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement under the guidance of senior team members
• Identify safety issues on the manufacturing floor and assist in driving timely resolution with the appropriate teams
• Assist with production planning, coordination, capacity planning, line design, production execution, and operations process development
• Provide day-to-day production support to technicians and leads, helping remove blockers and escape issues as needed
• Support the creation and review of manufacturing work instructions to ensure compliance with design requirements and company processes
• Participate in the review and release of engineering definition, providing manufacturing feedback as needed
• Support the design and implementation of shop aids and tooling to assist production
• Assist with the disposition of non-conforming parts, root cause investigations, and corrective and/or preventive actions to reduce scrap and rework
• Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development, and first article manufacturing to support quality and manufacturability improvements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, or 8+ years of directly relevant hands‑on experience in a production environment in lieu of a degree
• Proficiency in at least one CAD system
• Excellent problem‑solving and teamwork skills while collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Familiarity with common drafting practices
• Hands‑on electrical or mechanical experience

Desired

• Experience with prototype manufacturing in a professional environment
• Experience working in an FAA‑certified production line
• Experience with drawings, BOMs, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Engineering Change systems, and Quality systems
• Familiarity with GD&T

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $95,200 - $153,700/yr./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
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• life insurance
• and more

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer