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Joby Aviation

Manufacturing Engineer - Motors

$81K–$135K

San Carlos, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Experience
2+ years, or equivalent professional experience/certification.
Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience/certification.

About the job

Develops and improves manufacturing processes for Joby’s electric motors, supporting new-product introduction and the transition from prototypes to volume production.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate across engineering teams to provide design-for-manufacturing feedback and improve production readiness and yield.
  • Use data and Lean principles to improve tooling, automation, throughput, and motor assembly and testing processes.
  • Create and maintain Standard Work instructions and support production staff in adopting them.

What they ask for

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience, or equivalent professional experience/certification.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software.
  • Ability to travel to China as required, including extended trips up to 90 days per year, inclusive of weekends.
  • Strong interpersonal, cross-functional communication, and adaptability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience in process development, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with electric motor assembly, power electronics, complex electro-mechanical systems, regulated manufacturing, or international teams; Mandarin is advantageous.

Pay

$81,300 - $135,300/year USD base salary

Tools

3D CAD, Lean, IQ/OQ/PQ, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, 14 CFR Part 21, TS16949/IATF 16949, ISO 13485

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