Drimva

Joby Aviation

Quality Assurance, Sr. Manager

$146K–$220K

Marina, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2024

Location
Marina, CA
San Carlos, CA
Experience
Minimum 10 years in Quality Assurance, QMS Management, or Regulatory Compliance; minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, aviation management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience); Master's degree preferred.

About the job

Leads Joby Aviation’s multi-site Quality Assurance organization and oversees its Quality Management System, regulatory compliance, audits, and corrective actions as aircraft production scales.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop QA managers, QMS engineers, and auditors across multiple sites.
  • Maintain and improve the AS9100- and FAA Part 21-compliant QMS; lead audits and serve as liaison to regulators and certification bodies.
  • Oversee CAPA, document control, training, management reviews, metrics, and eQMS improvement initiatives.

What they ask for

  • At least 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance, QMS Management, or Regulatory Compliance.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience managing technical teams or large, multi-site operational organizations.
  • Experience leading QA operations in military aviation, commercial aerospace, or similarly regulated high-reliability environments.
  • Deep expertise in AS9100, ISO9001, and FAA production regulations such as Part 21.

Nice to have

  • ASQ CMQ/OE or CQA certification; AS9100D Lead Auditor Certification.
  • Experience implementing or managing enterprise Quality Management Software (eQMS).

Pay

USD 145,700 - USD 220,000 per year (base salary)

Tools

AS9100, ISO9001, FAA 14 CFR Part 21, eQMS

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