Overview
Company Overview 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 Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality engineering team. As part of this team, you will oversee the quality aspects of flight and propulsion control systems for VTOL electric aircraft. This Quality Engineering position will help baseline the company’s design efforts and pave the way to production. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry. This position will be based in San Carlos, CA. Responsibilities Support the development, verification and manufacture of products using Advanced Production Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement and Statistical Process Control techniques Perform design review activities including inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements and provide recommendations for improvement Develop and manage data and metrics using data visualization tools to report and provide information with recommendations for product/process improvements and reduce cost of poor quality Perform product quality and quality management system reviews to assure compliance with drawings, work instructions and internal ISO9001/AS9100 and regulatory requirements Analyze product and process failures to ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions internally Understand risk and risk management as an essential part of the quality engineering work scope Represent Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB) and Engineering Change Actions Responsible for participating in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc Employs mistake-proofing techniques Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data Responsible for performing job duties in a manner consistent with established Joby Policies and Procedures. Works under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Frequent inter-organizational and outside company contacts. Required Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, orrelated field OR in lieu of a degree, 4 years minimum experience working as an engineer in relevant field Minimum 4 years experience in a Quality/Manufacturing Engineering role supporting a manufacturing environment Understanding of mechanical systems and inspection processes including in-process inspection and dimensional inspection Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, and tools Understanding of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 Quality Management System Strong interpersonal and communication skills including writing skills Desired Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Green Belt certification ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Familiarity with complex Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Knowledge of AS9102 first article inspection process Experience in aerospace/aviation Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $106,700 - $177,000 per year. The compensation package will be determined by 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. Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.