Joby Aviation · 1 day ago
Senior Tool Design Engineer
Marina, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expJoby Aviation is an innovative company focused on developing electric air taxis. They are seeking a Senior Tool Design Engineer to design tools and equipment for large carbon fiber parts used in aircraft production, ensuring high standards in the tool design process and supporting various departments in manufacturing operations.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Design ownership of complex assembly fixtures to support airframe operations
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing aids and equipment such as jigs, fixtures, molds, etc
Develop Joby’s tool design standards
Produce easy to follow prints and shop floor drawings with strong GD&T understanding
Coordinate and support tooling activities across a wide range of departments including; airframe design, structural analysis, planning, vendors & suppliers, manufacturing, production, quality assurance, testing and tool fabrication
Provide knowledge to those that are less experienced
Qualification
Required
B.S. in engineering OR substantial tooling design experience and 8+ years of aerospace/ or automotive assembly fixture design. Master's + 6 years; PhD + 3 years
Experience working with CATIA, NX, Creo, or Solidworks and PLM systems
Proficiency in GD&T and common drafting practices in compliance with ASME Y14.5 & Y14.100
Experience in composite manufacturing processes: manual layup, AFP, autoclave operation, hot press, assembly processes, etc
Experience in prototype manufacturing in a professional environment
Experience with FEA, hand calculations, and documenting results
Excellent verbal communication with internal departments and external vendors
Preferred
3DX / CATIA V6 experience
LFAM tooling design and fabrication experience
Experience inspecting part and tools with Polyworks or equivalent metrology software
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan with a company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
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Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Product Officer
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Head of Government Affairs
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