Quality Engineering, Manager

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 170,500 - 267,400; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for quality engineering within our manufacturing footprint. You will oversee manufacturing controls, design controls, nonconformance, risk management, data analytics, and product improvement in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineering Manager, you will drive quality assurance across the production process and build a culture of quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years in quality engineering or related field, or 11+ years without degree.
• Minimum 3 years of direct people management experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, composite, or electrical systems and standard manufacturing controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality Engineers and ensure compliant manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Leadership to align with immediate and long-term Company goals.
• Manage MRB (Material Review Board) and implement robust corrective actions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure PFMEA and Control Plans are captured and implemented.
• Develop operational plans and ensure uninterrupted support to engineering and manufacturing operations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Quality Engineering, Manager

Job Locations: US-CA-San Carlos

ID: 2026-5155 | 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. 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 dedicated leader to manage a Quality Engineering team within our manufacturing footprint. Reporting to the Senior Quality Engineering Manager, the Quality Engineering Manager has the responsibility for all activities related to the Quality Engineering function within their assigned scope. Providing oversight and direction in the areas of manufacturing controls, design controls, nonconformance management, risk management, data analytics, and product improvement, you will work in close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality is established and maintained at the highest level. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Develops and leads a team of Quality Engineers to create effective quality engineering processes, lead/support strategic projects, and assure compliant and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
• Strategic Alignment: Collaborates with Quality Leadership to ensure alignment of immediate and long-term strategic Company goals.
• Escalation & Resolution: Alerts the organization to issues in time, and coordinates escalation resolution to resolve potential adverse effects on production flow or compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works closely with the Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Metrology, and Quality Assurance teams.
• MRB Support: Leads and supports the Material Review Board (MRB), ensuring timely disposition and robust corrective actions.
• NPI Support: Collaborates with cross-functional partners during New Process Introduction (NPI) to ensure quality requirements (e.g., PFMEA, Control Plans) are captured and implemented.
• Operational Planning: Works with multi-functional teams to establish operational plans and ensures uninterrupted support to engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Documentation & Review: Provides support on activities, documents, and records requiring Quality Engineering review and/or approval.
• Culture Building: Builds a culture of quality throughout the business by effectively communicating the \"why\'s and how\'s\" to the team.
• Personnel Development: Sets goals and objectives for Quality personnel that correlate to Company objectives. Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, and development of Quality personnel.

Required

• Bachelor\'s degree + 8 yrs; Master\'s + 6 yrs; or PhD + 3 yrs in engineering, technology or related field. In lieu of college degree, a minimum of 11 years experience in a quality engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of direct people management experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, composite, or electrical systems and standard manufacturing controls.

Desired

• Understanding of FAA Regulations, AS9100, AS9110, AS9145, ISO9001.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).
• Proven knowledge of core quality tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, Control Plans).

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $170,500 - $267,400 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.