Production Technician Team Leader

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads a team of five to ten electromechanical technicians building powertrains and electronics to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals. Joby’s production team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced powertrains and electronics as we transform transportation.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent work experience
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Flexibility to adapt to changing work assignments
Ability to think strategically and prioritize work assignments to meet goals
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic computing skills
Ability to lift 25-30 lbs

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience leading teams of people in a production or R&D environment
Prior experience with complex electromechanical assembly and testing
Familiarity with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe work environment
Be the first line of support for the team
Determine who on the team will take action, and when, to build what (utilizing production planners and kanban replenishment signals)
Own problems’ escalations and resolutions, collaborating closely with production supervisors, maintenance, planners, inventory specialists, quality inspectors, and engineers
Lead 5S and 4S+S activities and reporting for the team’s area
Achieve training sign-off on multiple production processes to build and troubleshoot with the team