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 Powertrain & Electronics team to be the first line 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 engineering, planning, 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 engineering 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 procedures
• Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics
• Experience coding in Python, DAX, or SQL
• Power BI, Jira, First Resonance Ion experience
• Experience in lean manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Be the first line of engineering 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 reworks and repairs 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 issues
• Lead kaizen and 4S+S activities, collaborating with Continuous Improvement
• Review and provide feedback on manufacturing process documentation to Manufacturing Engineering
• Work alongside Production Technicians 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees