Powertrain & Electronics Production Lead

Front Door Defense; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 116,200 - 206,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Joby Aviation is looking for a Powertrain & Electronics Production Lead at their San Carlos facility. The role involves leading a skilled team focused on the production of eVTOL aircraft's powertrain and electronics. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to enhance manufacturing operations.

The target compensation ranges from $116,200 to $206,500 per year, along with RSUs and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in production/operations leadership.
• Experience in electric motor, battery, or complex electro-mechanical assembly processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Powertrain & Electronics production team.
• Responsible for production safety, quality, and quantity goals.
• Manage continuous improvement kaizen activities.

Skills

Production leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Job description

Powertrain & Electronics Production Lead

Scale powertrain and electronics production for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft at the San Carlos facility

Location: San Carlos, California, United States

Compensation: $116,200 - 206,500 USD / year

Job Tags: Product

About The Role

Production Lead

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Lead at our Powertrain & Electronics factory located in San Carlos, California. This role requires a thoughtful and inspirational leader for direct and indirect production staff who are responsible for the production of our eVTOL aircraft's powertrain and electronics. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturing operations' fundamentals of safety and quality, followed by quantity. The selected candidate will possess strong leadership skills as well as the ability to attain results in a fast-paced start-up environment while scaling manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow Powertrain & Electronics Production, a team of highly skilled production technicians, maintenance technicians, and production engineers
• Responsible for the production of all powertrain and electronic components, delivering on our safety, quality, and quantity goals
• Chart a course for team members' professional development with a focus on training and engagement
• Develop and communicate clear expectations to the team, prioritizing clear communication and achieving goals
• Develop inter-team and intra-team processes to facilitate efficiency
• Manage continuous improvement kaizen activities

Required:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in a production/operations leadership role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in electric motor, battery, or complex electro-mechanical assembly processes, tooling, and/or equipment
• Superior problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams
• Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross-functional teams

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of leadership experience in electric vehicle (EV) production or operations.
• Extensive powertrain and electronics knowledge.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $116,200 - $206,500/year. 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.