Production Process Engineer

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

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About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Process Engineer to join our P owertrain & E lectronics team to be the first li ne of engineering response to Production process issues, facilitating velocity in corrective action and kaizen activity to prevent recurrence . The ideal candidate knows how important data and process definition are to drive action , and the ideal candidate values rapid issue resolution with focus and motivation . The role works cross-functionally with manufacturing engineer ing , plan ning , quality, continuous improvement, design engineering , supply chain, and more. The role operates in a fast paced and rewarding environment with high expectations for individual and team contribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in e ngineering or relevant fields
• Hands-on electromechanical skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts
• Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience with light industrial environments
• Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems
• Experience creating and following manufacturing procedure s
• Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics
• Experience coding in Python, DAX, or SQL
• Power BI, J ira, First Resonance I on experience
• Experience in lean manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Be the first line of engi neering response to process issues in Powertrain & Electronics Production
• Own the factory’s area where parts with issues are contained , dispositioned, reworked, and repaired to then return to production
• Author and execute procedures for Production rework s and repair s in MES (manufacturing execution system)
• Facilitate data-driven decision making by generating and owning Production reporting metrics
• Collaborate cross-functionally on process problems to root-cause and put in place corrective actions
• Drive the resolution of quality issue s
• Lead k aizen and 4S+S activities, collaborating with Continuous Improvement
• Review and provide feedba ck on manufacturing process documentation to Manufacturing Engineering
• Work alongside P roduction T echnicians in pilot and production manufacturing

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees