Quality Engineer Integration (1st Shift)

Marina, California, United States$106,700 - $177,0002+ 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 organized, passionate individual to join our quality engineering team. As part of this team, you will oversee the quality aspects of flight and propulsion control systems for VTOL electric aircraft. This Quality Engineering position will help baseline the company’s design efforts and pave the way to production. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

Support the development, verification, and manufacture of products using Advanced Production Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control techniques
Perform design review activities, including inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements, and provide recommendations for improvement
Develop and manage data and metrics using data visualization tools to report and provide information with recommendations for product/process improvements, and reduce the cost of poor quality
Perform product quality and quality management system reviews to assure compliance with drawings, work instructions, internal, and regulatory requirements
Analyze internal product and process failures to ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Understand risk and risk management as an essential part of the quality engineering work scope
Represent Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB) and Engineering Change Actions
Responsible for participating in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen, lean methods, etc
Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure the transfer to Production of new products is in accordance with approved data
Responsible for performing job duties in a manner consistent with established Joby Policies and Procedures
Works under general direction. Independently determines and develops an approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field OR in lieu of a degree, 4 years minimum experience working as an engineer in the relevant field
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality/Manufacturing Engineering role supporting a manufacturing environment
Understanding of mechanical systems and inspection processes, including in-process inspection and dimensional inspection
Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, and tools
Understanding of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 Quality Management System
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing skills

Desired

Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace/aviation
Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Green Belt certification
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
Familiarity with complex Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Knowledge of AS9102 first article inspection process

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $106,700 - $177,000 per 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.