Senior Powertrain & Electronics Production Lead

XWING; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 116,200 - 206,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby Aviation in San Carlos, California is seeking a highly skilled Production Lead for Powertrain & Electronics to guide a team of technicians and engineers. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while scaling manufacturing for an electrified aircraft program.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in production leadership, strong communication, and deep experience with motor, battery, or electro‑mechanical assembly processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in a production/operations leadership role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in electric motor, battery, or complex electro‑mechanical assembly processes, tooling, and/or equipment.
• Superior problem‑solving and teamwork skills while working with cross‑functional teams.
• Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Powertrain & Electronics Production, a team of production technicians, maintenance technicians, and production engineers.
• Responsible for the production of all powertrain and electronic components, delivering on safety, quality, and quantity goals.
• Chart a course for team members’ professional development with a focus on training and engagement.
• Develop and communicate clear expectations to the team, prioritizing clear communication and achieving goals.
• Develop inter-team and intra-team processes to facilitate efficiency.
• Manage continuous improvement kaizen activities.

Skills

10+ years experience

Production leadership

Verbal & written communication

EV powertrain/electronics

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Joby Aviation in San Carlos, California is seeking a highly skilled Production Lead for Powertrain & Electronics to guide a team of technicians and engineers. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while scaling manufacturing for an electrified aircraft program.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in production leadership, strong communication, and deep experience with motor, battery, or electro‑mechanical assembly processes.