Senior Aircraft Final Integration & Manufacturing Lead

XWING; California (MO); On-site; USD 137,400 - 188,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Job summary

Joby is seeking an Aircraft Final Integration Manufacturing Lead in Marina, CA to guide the final assembly of our all-electric eVTOL aircraft. You will lead a cross-functional team, develop robust processes for powertrain and electronics, and drive on-time delivery with a focus on quality, safety, and manufacturability.

The role requires 7+ years in aerospace/manufacturing, strong leadership and communication, and hands-on work with electrical/mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years in Aircraft, Aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of proven leadership guiding production teams.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft systems and integration.
• Clear, confident communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving across engineering, production, and quality.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional manufacturing engineering team for final integration.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes and equipment for powertrain and electronics.
• Set goals and align execution with production commitments.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through staffing and development plans.
• Improve collaboration, efficiency, and cross-team performance.
• Define expectations for project deliverables and timelines.
• Manage the department budget with leadership to ensure cost efficiency.
• Review and standardize manufacturing work instructions for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Technical communication

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Aerospace manufacturing

Problem solving

Overtime/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

MES systems

Job description

Joby is seeking an Aircraft Final Integration Manufacturing Lead in Marina, CA to guide the final assembly of our all-electric eVTOL aircraft. You will lead a cross-functional team, develop robust processes for powertrain and electronics, and drive on-time delivery with a focus on quality, safety, and manufacturability.

The role requires 7+ years in aerospace/manufacturing, strong leadership and communication, and hands-on work with electrical/mechanical systems.