Joby Aviation · 15 hours ago
Senior Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Cruz, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $159K/yr
5+ years expJoby Aviation is working to make the dream of a piloted air taxi a reality, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support their R&D-focused machine shop. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to translate designs into manufacturable parts while ensuring efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Partner directly with engineering teams to review incoming part requests and identify gaps in definition, manufacturability, or detail
Modify and refine designs as needed to ensure they are manufacturable within available shop capabilities, while preserving functional intent
Capture design changes, added detail, and clarifications in formal drawing updates in accordance with drawing standards
Apply strong mechanical design judgment to tolerancing, fits, interfaces, and functional requirements
Provide design-for-manufacturability (DFM) guidance and coaching to requesting teams to improve future submissions
Support machining, welding, and waterjet operations by preparing manufacturing documentation such as: + Clamping and setup sketches + Tool lists and process notes + Workholding concepts and instructions
Design clamping fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to enable safe, repeatable, and efficient fabrication
Support CAM programming as needed and collaborate closely with machinists to optimize processes
Act as a technical bridge between design engineering and the shop floor to resolve issues quickly and keep work moving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional experience supporting machining operations in a manufacturing or R&D environment
Strong understanding of: Mechanical design fundamentals (fits, tolerances, GD&T, functional interfaces), Machining processes (CNC milling, turning, manual machining), Design for manufacturability (DFM), Drawing standards and engineering documentation
Experience with CAD systems (CATIA preferred, but not required)
Experience with CAM programming, ideally using Fusion 360
Working knowledge of welding and waterjet manufacturing processes
Solid understanding of metallic materials and their properties
Ability to work independently, make sound engineering decisions, and operate effectively under schedule pressure
Preferred
Experience supporting prototype, low-volume, or high-mix manufacturing
Direct shop-floor experience as a machinist or manufacturing engineer
Experience designing custom fixtures and workholding solutions
Familiarity with aerospace hardware, flight hardware, or test hardware development
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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Chief Product Officer
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Chief Policy Officer
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