Airframe Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Joby Aviation•Marina, CA

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer on the airframe assembly team, you will help scale Joby’s aircraft production from several aircraft per year to hundreds per year. The role involves developing and implementing manufacturing processes, tools, and ideas for a high-output production line, while contributing to the vision of a flying rideshare service and reimagining possibilities beyond traditional aerospace manufacturing.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Experience with mechanical design and fixture and assembly tooling design.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong project management experience.
Experience conducting PFMEAs and writing manufacturing work instructions.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings of piece parts and assemblies, including GD&T.
Proven ability to provide technical feedback on new designs to improve manufacturability (DFM).
Experience in prototype and production manufacturing.
Proficiency in CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills in cross-functional settings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment and adapt quickly to changing inputs, requirements, and direction.
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with composite manufacturing, including lamination, bonding, drilling, and fastening.
Experience with automated or robotic manufacturing systems.
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing, processing, and materials.
Experience developing factory layouts and workstations.
Experience with Lean manufacturing methods and time study analysis.

Responsibilities

Contribute to developing a high-output aircraft production system capable of production rates not yet achieved in the aerospace industry.
Identify and implement manufacturing technologies and methods to accelerate assembly production.
Collaborate with the tooling team to develop efficient assembly tools for high-volume production.
Work with Joby’s Toyota partners to develop production tools and systems.
Collaborate with Design and Stress teams to ensure manufacturability informs airframe design.
Write clear, explicit, and easy-to-follow manufacturing work instructions.
Work with production teams on the shop floor to address issues and resolve technical challenges.
Develop and implement factory layouts for future airframe production facilities.
Work with Quality Engineering on First Article Inspections, assembly fixture qualifications, and PFMEAs.
Lead development projects involving Design, Stress, M&P, Quality, Tooling, Production, and Purchasing teams.
Define assembly sequences and workflows for large and small airframe assemblies.
Oversee assembly tools and equipment from concept development through final acceptance testing.
Lead first-time builds and provide ongoing support during factory bring-up.
Manage initial-build schedules, identify schedule risks, and find ways to reduce timelines.
Identify company-wide improvement opportunities, especially in composite manufacturing and assembly operations.