Quality Assurance, Sr. Manager

Joby Aviation•Marina, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a senior organizational leader to oversee its Quality Assurance team. Reporting to the Head of Quality, this role architects, maintains, and scales the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) across manufacturing and engineering facilities. The Senior Manager drives regulatory compliance, internal and external audit strategies, and systemic quality as aircraft production scales. The position builds and develops a high-performing organization of Quality Assurance managers, QMS engineers, and lead auditors; maintains the integrity of the compliance framework; serves as the primary liaison for regulatory and certification bodies; and ensures corrective-action systems deliver lasting systemic improvement. The role collaborates closely with Quality Engineering, Quality Control, Manufacturing, and Certification teams to support production while sustaining an audit-ready quality culture. It is based in San Carlos or Marina, California.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, QMS Management, or Regulatory Compliance.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams or leading large, multi-site operational organizations.
Experience leading quality assurance operations in military aviation, commercial aerospace, or similarly regulated high-reliability environments.
Deep expertise in AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA production regulations such as Part 21.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, aviation management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
AS9100D Lead Auditor certification.
Experience implementing or managing enterprise Quality Management Software (eQMS).

Responsibilities

Lead and scale a multi-site team of QA Managers, QMS Engineers, and Auditors, ensuring compliance with internal standards and FAA regulations.
Oversee development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the AS9100- and FAA 14 CFR Part 21-compliant Quality Management System.
Serve as the primary point of contact and management representative for external audits, FAA evaluations, and third-party registrar assessments.
Direct the enterprise internal audit program, evaluate processes, identify compliance risks, and validate the effectiveness of controls.
Oversee the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system, ensuring systemic issues are escalated, investigated, and permanently resolved by cross-functional teams.
Govern the enterprise document control system and coordinate with operational teams to ensure accurate training and adherence to procedures on the floor.
Facilitate executive Management Review meetings and use data analytics to report on QMS health, quality objectives, and compliance trends.
Drive digital transformation initiatives in Quality Assurance, including eQMS implementation and optimization.
Perform job duties consistently with established Joby Policies and Procedures.