Continuous Improvement Engineer

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

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 preparing to launch commercial service in 2025. Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering team in San Carlos, CA. This Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency across the powertrain and electronics production lines. The ideal candidate has relevant education and experience working on continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting, a passion for teaching, and the ability to connect with learners both on and off the production floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant Continuous Improvement experience
Toyota Production System (TPS) or lean production system knowledge and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other training software
Proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks,Fusion360,Catia,AutoCAD or similar)
Strong proficiency to design 3D printed fixtures to enhance material/tool presentation.
Strong proficiency with saws, drill presses, and hand tools for the fabrication of basic structures.
Occasional travel to different company sites

Nice To Haves

Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bi-lingual with english and spanish

Responsibilities

Plan, design and fabricate basic kanban flow racks, work stations, tool holders, shadow boards, and other basic manufacturing material/tool presentation.
Ensure adequate resources and materials to execute on continuous improvement and kanban projects.
Demonstrate the effectiveness of single-piece flow and just-in-time approaches through workshops, simulations and real operations.
Quantitatively demonstrate how lean principles lead towards reduced lead time, improved efficiency, improved quality, and increased overall productivity.
Execute on continuous improvement initiatives across the powertrain and electronics manufacturing lines to improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency.
Implement continuous improvement best practices across production planning, warehousing, material flow, material presentation at the line, assembly processes, test processes, and discrepant material processes.
Support the implement 4S+S throughout the manufacturing areas by working with local leadership with support from executive leadership.
Support the development and implementation of FMDS (Floor Management Development System) with shop floor leadership across the site.
Liaise with various departments and team leaders to coordinate lean continuous improvement projects.
Work closely with the Learning & Development team to stay updated on any changes or updates to the training materials.
Develop a deep understanding of Toyota production systems principles through working closely with our partners at Toyota.
Stay updated on training methods, presentation skills, and the company’s evolving products/services.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance training delivery skills.