Lead 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

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.