Quality Engineering Manager

Joby Aviation • San Carlos, CA

71d • $113,900 - $216,138

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Manager has the responsibility for all activities related to the Quality Engineering function, providing oversight and direction in the areas of manufacturing controls, design controls, nonconformance management, risk management, validation, data analytics and product improvement. Works in close collaboration with engineering teams and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality is established and maintained at the highest level. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry. This will be an onsite role based out of our San Carlos office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree +8yrs; Master's + 6yrs; or PhD + 3yrs in engineering, technology or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a quality engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years direct people management experience

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of FAA Regulations, AS9100, AS9110 (desired), AS9145 (desired), ISO9001
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Quality Lead to ensure alignment of immediate and long-term strategic Company goals.
• Leads the Quality Engineering team to ensure Quality Systems and FAA Regulatory Compliance.
• Alerts the organization to issues in time, and coordinates escalation resolution to resolve potential adverse effects on the customer, company image, or reputation of the business.
• Develops and leads a team of Quality Engineers to create effective quality engineering processes, lead/support strategic projects, and assure compliant and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
• Works closely with the Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Metrology, and Quality Assurance teams.
• Leads and supports the Material Review Board.
• Ensures the Implementation of world-class quality engineering systems to support the entire product life cycle with a focus on business results, including the prevention and detection of defects at the earliest phase.
• Works with multi-functional teams to establish operational plans and ensures uninterrupted support to engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Provides support on activities, documents and records requiring Quality Engineering review and/or approval.
• Collaborates with cross functional partners during New Process Introduction to ensure quality requirements are captured.
• Builds a culture of quality throughout the business by effectively communicating the why's and how's to the team.
• Sets goals and objectives for Quality personnel that correlates to Company objectives.
• Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, and development of Quality personnel.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees