Senior/Staff Composite Materials and Process Engineer

Joby Aviation•Dayton, OH

10h

About The Position

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview The Joby material and Process group is seeking a highly organized and passionate M&P engineer to join our team in Dayton, Ohio, focusing on supporting the production of high-performance aircraft propeller blades. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Resin Transfer Molding and structural bonding to implement manufacturing processes meeting stringent aerospace standards.

Requirements

B.S. degree and 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science or a relevant discipline
In depth understanding of composite parts fabrication and structural bonding
Familiarity with ASTM and SACMA test standards
Excellent technical writing, computer and presentation skills
Understanding of statistical design allowables
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively & communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline
10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
Hands-on material test laboratory experience
Familiarity with FAR Part 23, DOT/FAA/AR-00/47 and CMH-17G
Aerospace background in advanced composites and bonded structures

Responsibilities

Execute FAA-mandated material qualification test plans
Author and maintain materials, process, and test specifications
Analyze composite material behaviors and evaluate new processes to optimize and enhance manufacturing throughput, including troubleshooting manufacturing processes to reduce quality non-conformances
Optimize out-times, cure cycles, and assembly methods to ensure materials perform reliably in a high-rate production environment.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct non-conformance (MRB) reviews, providing technical disposition for production issues and serve as a liaison with stress and design
Lead complex root-cause investigations into material and part failures to prevent recurrence and participate in corrective action processes
Work daily in a highly collaborative environment alongside Part Designers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Production Teams to ensure M&P requirements are integrated in the part manufacturing
Interface with raw material suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues and evaluate new materials that could enhance throughput