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Joby Aviation

Quality Inspector, Mechanical Assemblies

Joby Aviation, San Carlos, California, United States, 94071

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Joby 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 assurance team. As part of this team, you will perform in-process and final inspection of Mechanical Assemblies for VTOL electric aircraft. The inspection process will help baseline the company’s Mechanical design efforts and pave the way for 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. We are hiring for our

San Carlos

location.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Inspectors thoroughly inspect components and assemblies to ensure they meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and other requirements, using various inspection tools and techniques.

Ensure that all components and assemblies meet the highest quality standards and specifications

Document and relay nonconformance information following the MRB process

Participate in the planning and process for company inspection in support of the FAA conformity inspection and certification process.

Assist in the development of Quality Tools including; inspection plans, work instructions, SOP, PFMEA and training materials

Required

High school diploma or GED plus at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as a mechanical inspector in a related discipline

Proficient use of inspection tools (i.e. surface plate, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height master, and height gauge)

Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprint drawings, and engineering specifications including mechanical and electrical symbols and conventions, key, critical, major, and minor characteristics

Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts.

Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales

Must know the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques

Must have basic calibration knowledge

Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action

Must understand sample size requirements for lots and pulling random samples

Understanding different testing methods

Understand traceability (product, material, and calibration)

Ability to work within a team environment

Desired

General knowledge of ASME Y14.5M

Proficient use of Keyance, OMM, Faro Arm and Romer Arm

Proficient with Polyworks and Control X Software

Inspection Certifications such as IPC- 612, IPC-620 or ASQ CQI

Ability to program a Coordinate Measuring Machine

Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirement

Understanding basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data and how to recognize out‑of‑control conditions

Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples

Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds.

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certificate

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $25-$34/hour. 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.

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