Senior Tool Design Engineer

Joby Aviation

1d • $119,400 - $195,000

About The Position

Joby Aviation is searching for a senior tool design engineer with experience designing tools and equipment for large carbon fiber parts and assemblies for aircraft production. Individual must have a strong technical background in certified aircraft manufacturing. This person should be well versed in all aspects of the tool design process from concept sketches to implementing tools on the production floor.

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering OR substantial tooling design experience and 8+ years of aerospace/ or automotive assembly fixture design. Master's + 6 years; PhD + 3 years.
• Experience working with CATIA, NX, Creo, or Solidworks and PLM systems.
• Proficiency in GD&T and common drafting practices in compliance with ASME Y14.5 & Y14.100.
• Experience in composite manufacturing processes: manual layup, AFP, autoclave operation, hot press, assembly processes, etc.
• Experience in prototype manufacturing in a professional environment.
• Experience with FEA, hand calculations, and documenting results.
• Excellent verbal communication with internal departments and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

• 3DX / CATIA V6 experience.
• LFAM tooling design and fabrication experience.
• Experience inspecting part and tools with Polyworks or equivalent metrology software.

Responsibilities

• Design ownership of complex assembly fixtures to support airframe operations.
• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing aids and equipment such as jigs, fixtures, molds, etc.
• Develop Joby’s tool design standards.
• Produce easy to follow prints and shop floor drawings with strong GD&T understanding.
• Coordinate and support tooling activities across a wide range of departments including; airframe design, structural analysis, planning, vendors & suppliers, manufacturing, production, quality assurance, testing and tool fabrication.
• Provide knowledge to those that are less experienced

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees