Senior Airframe Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Joby Aviation•Marina, CA

6h•$128,800 - $221,000

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer on Joby's airframe assembly team, you will help scale its high-volume aircraft production line, developing and implementing the processes, tools, and ideas needed to grow production from several aircraft per year to hundreds. The role involves developing manufacturing tools and processes and contributing to the vision of a flying rideshare service by reimagining what aviation can be beyond traditional aerospace practices.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar, with hands-on experience designing mechanical, fixture, and assembly tooling.
Strong hands-on manufacturing experience supporting work from prototype through production stages.
Experience conducting PFMEAs, writing manufacturing work instructions, and interpreting mechanical drawings and assemblies, including GD&T.
Demonstrated ability to provide impactful technical feedback on new designs to improve manufacturability (DFM).
Strong project management experience and a record of driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with composite manufacturing, including lamination, bonding, drilling, and fastening.
Experience with automated or robotic manufacturing systems.
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, specifications, and materials.
Practical experience developing factory layouts and workstations, applying Lean manufacturing methods, and conducting time-study analysis.

Responsibilities

Contribute to developing Joby's high-output production system for aircraft production rates not yet achieved in the aerospace industry.
Find and implement manufacturing technologies and methods that can accelerate assembly production rates.
Collaborate with the tooling team to develop effective assembly tools for high-volume production.
Collaborate with Joby's Toyota partners to develop effective production tools and systems.
Work with Design and Stress teams to ensure manufacturability informs airframe design.
Write clear, explicit, and easy-to-follow manufacturing work instructions.
Work with the production team on the shop floor to resolve issues and technical challenges quickly.
Develop and implement factory layouts for future airframe production facilities.
Work with Quality Engineering on First Article Inspections (FAI), assembly fixture qualifications, and PFMEAs.
Lead multidisciplinary development projects involving Design, Stress, M&P, Quality, Tooling, Production, and Purchasing.
Define assembly sequences and workflows for large and small airframe assemblies.
Own assembly-tool and equipment implementation from concept development through final acceptance testing.
Lead first-time builds and provide ongoing support during factory bring-up.
Manage initial-build schedules, identify schedule risks, and seek opportunities to reduce timelines.
Identify company-wide improvement opportunities, particularly in composite manufacturing and assembly operations.