Tool Design Engineer

Joby Aviation

1d•$77,300 - $126,700

About The Position

Joby Aviation is searching for a tool design engineer with experience designing tools and equipment for large carbon fiber parts and assemblies for aircraft production. 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

Minimum Bachelor's degree in related study +2 years of applicable experience as a tool design engineer or mechanical engineer in aerospace, automotive, or naval industries
Proficient in 3D CAD Software (CATIA, NX, Solidworks, or Creo)
Familiar with GD&T and common drafting practices in compliance with ASME Y14.5 & Y14.100
Experience in prototype manufacturing in a professional environment
Excellent verbal communication with internal departments and external vendors
Proficient with hand tools and the assembly of mechanical systems
Design best practices for additive and subtractive tool manufacturing process’

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable of composite manufacturing process’ including hand layup, AFP layup, vacuum bagging, autoclave curing, trimming and drilling, etc
Hands on experience fabricating composite parts
Experience inspecting part and tools with Polyworks or equivalent metrology software

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement manufacturing tools such as molds, drill jigs, inspection fixtures, bonding fixtures, shop aids, and ground support equipment
Produce easy to follow prints and shop floor drawings
Author tooling work instructions to communicate tool preparation, assembly, and repairs to the shop floor
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