Quality Engineer

Joby Aviation; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation Inc. seeks a highly organized candidate to join its Quality organization through a 15-month Quality Engineer Development Program.

You will rotate across QC, QA, SQE, Metrology, and QE to develop cross-functional expertise and prepare for a targeted QE role on flight, propulsion, and manufacturing systems. The program emphasizes APQP, continuous improvement, statistical methods, and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100/FAA standards, with real opportunities in aerospace manufacturing as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing or a closely related technical field.
• 0 to 5 years of professional experience in engineering, quality, or manufacturing environments.
• Interest in a structured, multidisciplinary 15-month technical development program.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across QC, QA, SQE, Metrology, and QE rotations during the 15-month program.
• Support APQP, Continuous Improvement, and SPC in product development and manufacturing.
• Perform design reviews for inspectability, accuracy, and conformance to requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Quality principles

APQP/SPC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Manufacturing

Tools

GD&T

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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

• Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate, and hands-on individual to join our Quality organization. This position features a rigorous 15-month Quality Engineer Development Program designed to build deep, cross-functional technical expertise across aircraft manufacturing, quality systems, and airworthiness.
• Through structured, hands-on rotations across five core disciplines, you will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in:
  • Quality Control (QC)
  • Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)
  • Metrology Engineering
  • Quality Engineering (QE)
• Following completion of the 15-month program, you will transition into a targeted Quality Engineering role overseeing flight, propulsion, and manufacturing systems for our revolutionary electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as we scale toward commercial production.

Responsibilities

• Rotational Execution: Successfully execute technical objectives and hands-on learning modules across QC, QA, SQE, Metrology, and QE rotations over the 15-month program.
• Core Quality Execution: Support the development, verification, and manufacture of products using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
• Design & Technical Reviews: Perform design reviews evaluating inspectability, consistency, accuracy, and conformance to engineering requirements, providing recommendations to design teams.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Analyze product/process failures using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why) to ensure robust containment and CAPA execution.
• Quality Systems Compliance: Perform product and process audits to verify compliance with engineering drawings, manufacturing work instructions, and internal ISO 9001 / AS9100 / FAA regulatory standards.
• Material Triage: Represent Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB) and support Engineering Change Actions (ECA/ECO).
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in 5S, Kaizen, and mistake-proofing initiatives to optimize shop-floor workflows and remove operational waste.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Interface directly with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to ensure smooth transfer of new products and processes into production.

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing or a closely related technical field.
• 0 to 5 years of professional experience, co-op experience, or internships supporting an engineering, quality, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong desire to participate in a structured, multi-disciplinary 15-month technical development program.
• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, systems, inspection tools, and mechanical principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and professional written/verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of tasks in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Desired

• Basic exposure to ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Exposure to the AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) process.
• Foundational understanding of FAA regulatory requirements and aviation quality standards.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) coursework/certification.
• Experience or internship background in aerospace, automotive, or complex electro-mechanical manufacturing.

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $70,304 - $113,800 per 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.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.