Final Integration Manufacturing Engineer

Frontdoor Defense; California; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to lead final integration manufacturing processes from concept to production release at our Marina, CA facility. You will support assembly and installation of vehicle electrical and mechanical systems in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes process development, safety, and cross-functional collaboration with Design Engineering during prototype and first article stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing experience, or 8+ years of hands-on experience.
• Proficiency in at least one CAD system.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with common drafting practices.
• Hands-on electrical or mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process development, implementation and continuous improvement under guidance of senior team members.
• Identify safety issues on the floor and assist in timely resolution with appropriate teams.
• Assist with production planning, capacity planning, line design, production execution and operations process development.
• Provide day-to-day production support to technicians and leads, removing blockers and escalated issues.
• Support creation and review of manufacturing work instructions to ensure design and process compliance.
• Participate in review and release of engineering definitions, providing manufacturing feedback.
• Support design and implementation of shop aids and tooling for production.
• Dispos i tion of non-conforming parts, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering during prototype, development and first article manufacturing.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Drafting practices

Hands-on electrical/mechanical

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

CAD software

MES familiarity

Engineering change systems

Job description

Final Integration Manufacturing Engineer

Lead final integration manufacturing processes from concept to production release

Location: Marina, California

Compensation: $95,200 - 153,700 USD / year

About The Role

Joby Aviation Manufacturing Engineer

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 escalated 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. 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