Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electronics

Joby Aviation•San Carlos, CA

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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service. Overview The Supplier Industrialization Engineering team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The role involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision-making. The goal: delivering on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
5+ years experience in industrial, manufacturing, process engineering, and/or supplier quality engineering
A deep understanding of product technologies and manufacturing processes for Electronics and Electrical commodities including PCB, PCBA, FPCs, SiC, Actives, Passives, Assemblies
Organized with a good balance between delegation and capacity to deep dive into tactical issues when required
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
Possess demonstrable leadership abilities
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time both domestic and international with valid passport or ability to obtain one

Nice To Haves

Experience in Quality Systems: PPAP/APQP processes

Responsibilities

Improve existing tools and develop effective and creative approaches to quality management in an extremely intense, fast-paced, and innovative environment
Develop, manage, audit, improve, and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at Suppliers and lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
Accountable for supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics
Accountable for leading, tracking, and improving supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes
Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products
Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction

Benefits

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $96,900 - $171,300 per year. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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.

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