Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Development Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 122,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation in Concord, CA seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to translate engineering designs into scalable, repeatable build processes for aircraft assemblies. You will own the production plan, develop work instructions, and drive tooling and fixtures on the shop floor.

A strong background in aerospace manufacturing and AS9100 is essential. You will collaborate with design, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure producibility, manage nonconformances, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on prototype builds and rate production experience.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and work instructions for complex assemblies.
• Strong GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5.
• CAD proficiency for tooling design and build sequence development.
• Experience with metallic and composite structures fabrication and assembly.
• Familiarity with AS9100, 14 CFR Part 21, and AS9102.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing and assembly plan for aircraft installations from build sequence to repeatable process.
• Author work instructions and bills of materials and support technicians on the floor.
• Design and procure tooling, fixtures, and shop aids to improve quality and cycle time.
• Drive producibility with design engineers on for manufacturability and maintenance.
• Disposition nonconformances and lead root cause investigations; feed lessons learned back to design.
• Interface with internal and external partners to source parts and resolve supplier issues.

Skills

Hands-on builds

Rate production

GD&T knowledge

Self-management

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Eng.

Tools

CAD tools

3DExperience

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced DevelopmentLead the development of scalable manufacturing processes for advanced aircraft assemblies

Location: Concord, California

Compensation: $121,500 - 202,600 USD / year

About The RoleSenior Manufacturing Engineer

Joby Aviation is looking for a passionate Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help us build our fleet of J208 aircraft (a Cessna Caravan integrated with Superpilot autonomy technology). The Senior Manufacturing Engineer owns how our aircraft actually get built - translating engineering designs into buildable, repeatable processes and driving the improvements that make the build of each faster, cleaner, and more consistent to produce than the last. This role sits at the interface between the engineering team designing the Superpilot hardware suite and the technicians who build and keep our aircraft flying. The candidate will be responsible for making sure that what is designed can be built, and that what is built matches what was designed. This position requires a solid understanding of aircraft structures and systems, manufacturing and assembly processes, and FAA-required quality and certification processes. It also requires a hands-on disposition and a willingness to spend time on the floor with the people executing the build, since the best process improvements come from being present to watch challenges be resolved in real time.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing and assembly plan for aircraft installations, from build sequence and tooling concept through to a fully documented, repeatable process
• Author work instructions and manufacturing bills of material, and support technicians directly on the floor during fabrication, assembly, and integration
• Design and procure tooling, fixtures, and shop aids that improve build quality, ergonomics, and cycle time
• Drive producibility into the design by partnering with design engineers on design for manufacturability, assembly, and maintenance
• Disposition nonconformances, lead root cause and corrective action investigations, and feed lessons learned from each build back into the design and the process documentation
• Interface with internal and external partners to source parts, qualify suppliers, and resolve supplier quality and first article issues
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, flight test, and program stakeholders to plan builds and resolve blockers

Required

• B.S. in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, or another relevant discipline
• 5+ years of working experience in relevant industry, with examples of both hands-on prototype builds and rate production
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and work instructions for complex mechanical or aerostructure assemblies
• Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Proficiency with CAD tools for tooling design, fixture design, and build sequence development
• Experience with fabrication and assembly of metallic and composite structures, including bonding, fastening, and surface treatment processes
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems and regulatory requirements such as AS9100, 14 CFR Part 21, and first article inspection per AS9102
• The most important traits at Joby are a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to self-manage and learn new skills. Forward thinking and the ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced environment are essential.

This position must meet US export control compliance requirements, therefore a candidate must qualify as a 'US Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. 'US Person' includes US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Desired

• M.S. in mechanical, industrial, aerospace engineering, or another relevant discipline
• Experience with Dassault Systemes 3DExperience
• Experience standing up a new production line, introducing a new configuration, or transitioning a program from prototype to rate
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 135 operations and the continued airworthiness, configuration control, and maintenance requirements of an operating fleet
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team on the cost, schedule, and quality trade-offs that drive build decisions

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $121,500 - $202,600/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.