Senior/Staff Actuators Manufacturing Engineer

Joby Barnard; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their innovative team in California. This role involves leading the design and development of manufacturing processes for electric aircraft components, ensuring that projects transition smoothly from prototype to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to cutting-edge technology in air transportation while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience required.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing equipment design and process development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on tool development.
• Own design of new tools and improve existing production workstations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Process Development

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Job description

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing equipment design and process development of Joby Aviation aircraft actuators, working closely with a cross-functional team. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven, possessing a deep understanding of mechanical, process, and industrial engineering fundamentals to successfully scale projects from prototype to low volume production, while keeping a vision for high volume production in mind. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will promptly see their ideas influence many key areas due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or participate in program level strategy decisions
• Lead cross-functional work with Product Design and Test teams on process/equipment/tool development.
• Own and improve existing production workstations, tools and procedures.
• Directly collaborate with Production team to support training
• Own design of new tools, equipment and processes for upcoming projects.
• Author Manufacturing Execution System (MES) procedures for Production team to use.

Required

• BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Excellent 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
• Proactive, driven, and self-starter personality

Desired

• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent

Additional Information

Statistics show that under-represented groups, such as women and other minority groups, don’t apply to a job unless they meet 100% of the required qualifications. At Joby, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements. We believe that a successful workplace is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We value all perspectives; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about this role, want to reinvent it and contribute to the Joby mission; please apply anyway. Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $112,300 - $186,900/per year salary. 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