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. 

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Process Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics team to be the first line of engineering response to Production process issues, facilitating velocity in corrective action and kaizen activity to prevent recurrence. The ideal candidate knows how important data and process definition are to drive action, and the ideal candidate values rapid issue resolution with focus and motivation. The role works cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, continuous improvement, design engineering, supply chain, and more. The role operates in a fast paced and rewarding environment with high expectations for individual and team contribution. 

• Be the first line of engineering response to process issues in Powertrain & Electronics Production 

• Own the factory’s area where parts with issues are contained, dispositioned, reworked, and repaired to then return to production 

• Author and execute procedures for Production reworks and repairs in MES (manufacturing execution system) 

• Facilitate data-driven decision making by generating and owning Production reporting metrics 

• Collaborate cross-functionally on process problems to root-cause and put in place corrective actions 

• Drive the resolution of quality issues 

• Lead kaizen and 4S+S activities, collaborating with Continuous Improvement 

• Review and provide feedback on manufacturing process documentation to Manufacturing Engineering 

• Work alongside Production Technicians in pilot and production manufacturing  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant fields 

• Hands-on electromechanical skills 

• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to details 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills 

• Prior experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts 

• Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) 

• Experience with light industrial environments 

• Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems 

• Experience creating and following manufacturing procedures 

• Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics 

• Experience coding in Python, DAX, or SQL 

• Power BI, Jira, First Resonance Ion experience 

• Experience in lean manufacturing 

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $70,304 - $110,000/yr. 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.