Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Joby Aviation•Marina, CA

1d•$97,200 - $133,600

About The Position

Joby is seeking a motivated leader with technical expertise to supervise manufacturing equipment maintenance. The role leads and oversees technicians who maintain, repair, and optimize critical manufacturing and automated equipment to support production uptime, safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The supervisor oversees 24/7 operations and supports flexible production schedules, shift handoffs, and overtime requirements as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant equipment maintenance experience, or 5–7+ years of equivalent skilled industrial or equipment maintenance experience without a degree.
1–3 years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting capabilities on automated or industrial equipment.
Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and root cause analysis methodologies.
Proven track record of leading and developing technical team members in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interpret complex technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to manage shift handoffs effectively.
Ability to lift equipment components weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to obtain certification to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator if required.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily manufacturing equipment maintenance operations, assigning tasks and balancing workloads across shifts to meet production targets.
Ensure consistent execution of equipment maintenance procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, and safety protocols.
Lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on automated equipment, CNC machinery, process ovens, autoclaves, vacuum systems, and material handling equipment.
Track, analyze, and report team performance metrics using UpKeep.
Lead root cause analysis efforts to eliminate process or equipment failures and execute corrective and preventive actions.
Develop work centers and team practices that support Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and 5S standards.
Direct and mentor team members through individualized skill development, standard operating procedure training, and performance management.
Coordinate with equipment vendors, engineering, and facilities teams on equipment installations, upgrades, and retrofits.
Manage maintenance spare parts inventory, tools, and resource allocation to minimize downtime.
Ensure adherence to safety guidelines, environmental standards, and routine safety audits across maintenance cells.
Support flexible production schedules, including shift handoffs and overtime requirements as needed.
Be responsible for 24/7 operations.