Joby Aviation · 9 hours ago
Senior/Staff Composite Materials and Process Engineer
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $184K/yr
8+ years expJoby Aviation is focused on creating a piloted air taxi service, and they are seeking a Senior/Staff Composite Materials and Process Engineer to support the production of high-performance aircraft propeller blades. The role involves executing material qualification test plans, maintaining specifications, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Execute FAA-mandated material qualification test plans
Author and maintain materials, process, and test specifications
Analyze composite material behaviors and evaluate new processes to optimize and enhance manufacturing throughput, including troubleshooting manufacturing processes to reduce quality non-conformances; Optimize out-times, cure cycles, and assembly methods to ensure materials perform reliably in a high-rate production environment
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct non-conformance (MRB) reviews, providing technical disposition for production issues and serve as a liaison with stress and design
Lead complex root-cause investigations into material and part failures to prevent recurrence and participate in corrective action processes
Work daily in a highly collaborative environment alongside Part Designers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Production Teams to ensure M&P requirements are integrated in the part manufacturing
Interface with raw material suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues and evaluate new materials that could enhance throughput
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree and 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, material science or a relevant discipline
In depth understanding of composite parts fabrication and structural bonding
Familiarity with ASTM and SACMA test standards
Excellent technical writing, computer and presentation skills
Understanding of statistical design allowables
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively & communicate effectively
Preferred
M.S./Ph.D. in relevant discipline
10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
Hands-on material test laboratory experience
Familiarity with FAR Part 23, DOT/FAA/AR-00/47 and CMH-17G
Aerospace background in advanced composites and bonded structures
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
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Chief Product Officer
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Chief Policy Officer
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