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Joby Aviation

Quality Engineer - Composites

Joby Aviation, Marina, California, United States, 93933

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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.

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

Review, identify, implement and maintain Supplier Quality flow down requirements and serve as Voice of the Customer for all Supplier quality‑related activities including root cause corrective action

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

Review and accept internal and Supplier First Article Inspections

Frequent inter‑organizational and outside company contacts

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field

Minimum 1 year 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

Experience in the aviation industry

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

Additional Information Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $77,600 - $133,400 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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