Quality Engineer - Airframe Assembly (2nd Shift)

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 106,700 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

XWING is seeking a Quality Engineer - Airframe Assembly (2nd Shift) to join their quality engineering team in California. This role oversees quality for flight and propulsion control systems for VTOL electric aircraft, ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have a minimum of 2 years in quality or manufacturing engineering within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive base pay and RSUs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality/Manufacturing Engineering role supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and inspection processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, verification, and manufacture of products using APQP and other quality techniques.
• Perform design review activities, including inspectability and conformance to requirements.
• Analyze product and process failures for effective root cause analysis.

Skills

Engineering

Quality Assurance

Mechanical systems understanding

Inspection processes

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Quality Engineer - Airframe Assembly (2nd Shift)

Job Locations: US-CA-Marina | ID: 2026-4716 | Category: Quality Assurance | Type: Regular Full-Time

Company Overview

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 individual to join our quality engineering team as Quality Engineer - Airframe Assembly (2nd Shift). As part of this team, you will oversee the quality aspects of flight and propulsion control systems for VTOL electric aircraft. This Quality Engineering position will help baseline the company’s design efforts and pave the way to production. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands‑on individuals, operating in a very fast‑paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like‑minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, verification, and manufacture of products using Advanced Production Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control techniques
• Perform design review activities, including inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Develop and manage data and metrics using data visualization tools to report and provide information with recommendations for product/process improvements, and reduce the cost of poor quality
• Perform product quality and quality management system reviews to assure compliance with drawings, work instructions, and internal ISO9001/AS9100 and regulatory requirements
• Analyze product and process failures to ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions internally
• Understand risk and risk management as an essential part of the quality engineering work scope
• Represent Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB) and Engineering Change Actions
• Responsible for participating in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen, lean methods, etc
• Employ mistake‑proofing techniques
• Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products is in accordance with approved data
• Responsible for performing job duties in a manner consistent with established Joby Policies and Procedures
• Works under general direction. Independently determines and develops an approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Frequent inter‑organizational and outside company contacts

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field or in lieu of a degree, 4 years minimum experience working as an engineer in the relevant field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality/Manufacturing Engineering role supporting a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of mechanical systems and inspection processes, including in‑process inspection and dimensional inspection
• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, and tools
• Understanding of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 Quality Management System
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing skills

Desired

• Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace/aviation
• Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Green Belt certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Familiarity with complex Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Knowledge of AS9102 first article inspection process

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $106,700 - $177,000/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.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.