Quality Engineer - Composites (2nd Shift)

Joby Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized Quality Engineer to oversee quality aspects of flight and propulsion control systems for VTOL electric aircraft. You will help baseline design efforts and prepare for production, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in quality/manufacturing engineering, knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a Quality/Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Understanding of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 Quality Management System.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing.

Responsibilities

• Support development, verification, and manufacture using 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.
• Review, identify, implement, and maintain Supplier Quality flow down requirements and serve as Voice of the Customer for all Supplier quality-related activities, including root cause corrective action.
• 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
• Employs 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
• Review and accept internal and Supplier First Article Inspections
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside company contacts

Skills

APQP

Continuous Improvement

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Quality Engineering team. 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 internallyUnderstand risk and risk management as an essential part of the quality engineering work scope
• Review, identify, implement, and maintain Supplier Quality flow down requirements and serve as Voice of the Customer for all Supplier quality-related activities, including root cause corrective action
• 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
• Employs 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
• Review and accept internal and Supplier First Article Inspections
• Frequent inter-organizational and outside company contacts

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years 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

• Experience in the aviation industry
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements
• 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

Additional Information

• Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• The target base pay for this position is $82,700 - $146,800 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.