Joby Aviation · 1 day ago
Materials and Process Engineer
San Carlos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $142K/yr
2+ years expJoby Aviation is a pioneering company in the air taxi industry, seeking a Materials & Process Engineer to join their team. The role involves supporting the scale-up of the Joby aircraft by developing and qualifying material and fabrication parameters, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with manufacturing and design engineers.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize process parameters and assist in design revisions and continuous improvement to improve product quality and yield
Design and execute material qualification campaigns
Drive process validation from design of experiment through report authoring for a diverse range of processes including fastening and other hardware installation, welding, heat treatment, and adhesive bonding
Provide documentation of process development, quality control plans, and standardized practices supporting production
Support design engineers, quality engineers, and supply managers in analysis of components and assemblies, driving improvements at suppliers and supporting continuous design improvements
Support Supply Chain and Supply Industrialization Engineering in managing vendor relations including new technology evaluation, collaborative failure analysis, and validation of materials, processes, and procedures
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Materials Engineering or relevant degree
2+ years of relevant experience
Strong listening and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills while working with cross functional teams
Experience prototyping or manufacturing in a professional environment
Proficient in authoring process documentation
Expertise in non-composite materials and processes used in aviation/aerospace manufacturing
Basic understanding of aerospace metals, including common alloys and their use in parts, plus familiarity with machining, coatings, and heat treatment
Basic knowledge of metallurgy, including microstructure, failure analysis, and non-destructive testing (NDT)
Understanding of corrosion types and prevention methods
Familiar with Industry Standards (ASTM's, AMS, Mil Specs)
Preferred
M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Engineering
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience in aviation or aerospace industry
Experience with hardware manufacturing environments and systems
Experience working in a design engineering organization
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.02BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Eric Allison
Chief Product Officer
Gregory Bowles
Chief Policy Officer
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