Senior/Staff Actuators Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a passionate Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Team. This role involves leading the design and process development of aircraft actuators, ensuring projects scale from prototype to production. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to influence key areas in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the mission of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to innovation and excellence.

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 in manufacturing engineering.
• 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 and improve existing production workstations and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork Skills

Self-Starter Personality

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 the Production team to support training.
• Own design of new tools, equipment, and processes for upcoming projects.
• Author Manufacturing Execution System (MES) procedures for the 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