Joby Aviation · 1 hour ago
Senior/Staff Motor Manufacturing Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $187K/yr
8+ years expJoby Aviation is a company focused on creating electric air taxis. They are seeking a passionate Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction and ramp-up of Joby aircraft powertrain through implementation of manufacturing equipment and new processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Wholly own manufacturing process and equipment deployment of assigned product(s) and manufacturing lines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant industry experience; Master's + 6 yrs; PhD + 3 yrs
Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices
Hands-on experience in manufacturing process development and execution of process validation activities
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
Proficient in CAD (Solidworks or CATIA preferred)
Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed
Preferred
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
Experience with electric motor assembly, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical systems, including associated tooling and equipment
Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent
Benefits
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
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
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Chief Policy Officer
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