Composite Process Specialist / Engineer

Marina, California, United States$85,200 - $135,8003-5 years

Company Overview

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Composite Production Engineer to support composite part fabrication and assembly in a fast-paced production environment. This role is focused on driving daily build success on the production floor by providing real-time technical support, removing blockers, and improving process stability and rate capability. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes and thrives in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment, working cross-functionally to bridge engineering and production.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time engineering support on the production floor to maintain flow and resolve build issues
Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, trim, bonding, assembly)
Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Tooling, Quality, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth execution
Support root cause analysis (RCCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (MWIs, SOPs, process specs) aligned with shop-floor execution
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S) to improve efficiency and process stability
Support production readiness, capacity planning, and rate ramp-up activities
Train and mentor technicians to ensure consistent and high-quality process execution
Support and Roll out new processes from NPI and process engineering team to Production line

Required

B.S. in Engineering or similar degree
3-5 years as a Manufacturing/Production Engineer
Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes such as hand layup, vacuum bagging, curing (autoclave/oven) & bonding and assembly processes
Experience writing clear and effective work instructions
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs
Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments
Strong problem-solving skills with a structured approach (RCA, 5-Why, etc.)
Strong Technical Communication skills

Desired

Experience in aerospace or advanced composites industry
Familiarity with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks)
Experience with PLM and/or MES systems
Experience with laser projection systems (e.g., Virtek, Aligned Vision)
Experience with composite cutting systems (Gerber, Zund, Eastman)
Exposure to AFP/ATL or automated processes
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $85,200 - $135,800/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.