Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.  

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will​ lead new product introduction and ramp-up of Joby aircraft powertrain through implementation of manufacturing equipment and new processes, and working closely with cross-functional teams. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturing scale-up, mechanical & electrical fundamentals, equipment and quality systems. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will promptly see their ideas influence many key areas due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation. 

• Partner with Design, Quality, Test, and Equipment Engineering to develop world-class motor manufacturing processes — driving higher quality, at quantity, and on-time equipment readiness at every build phase 

• Lead cross-functional execution with a “one-team” mindset to deliver step-change improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and ergonomics from prototype through ramp to volume production 

• Own and evolve continuous improvement strategies (lean, constraint removal, automation introduction, test performance optimization) to improve availability, quality, and line performance across welding, impregnation, magnet assembly, rotor/stator build, and final motor test 

• Author and release high-clarity manufacturing procedures — then drive successful adoption on the production line to ensure flawless build execution at scale 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience 

• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices 

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing process development and execution of process validation activities 

• Experience with electric motor assembly, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical systems, including associated tooling and equipment 

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with a history of effectively working in cross-functional team environments in a fast-paced, scrappy environment 

• Detail-oriented with a passion for digging into technical challenges and providing thoughtful, constructive feedback across teams 

• Proficient in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for complex tolerance stack-up analysis 

• Proven ability to enhance product line performance using SPC (statistical process control) methods and techniques 

• Proven track record of delivering multiple products from concept through to full-scale production 

• Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed. 

• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent 
  
  

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $92,200 - $149,700 per year salary. 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer