Production Process Technician

Production Process Technician

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Process Technician to join our Powertrain & Electronics team to be the go-to person for executing advanced processes against new and/or complex documentation. The ideal candidate knows how important root-cause identification, communication, and attention to detail are for high quality and high velocity manufacturing. The ideal candidate values issue resolution with focus and motivation. The role works cross-functionally with manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, continuous improvement, design engineering, supply chain, and more. The role operates in a fast paced and rewarding environment with high expectations for individual and team contribution.

Responsibilities:

• Be an expert responder to process issues in Powertrain & Electronics Production
• Be an excellent reporter and documenter of complex technical topics in verbal and written communication
• Execute reworks and repairs on a breadth of Powertrain & Electronics parts
• Collaborate cross-functionally on process problems to root-cause and put in place corrective actions
• Drive the resolution of quality issues
• Develop and maintain 4S+S in the area of the factory where parts with issues are contained, dispositioned, reworked, and repaired
• Participate in kaizen and 4S+S activities across production lines, collaborating with Continuous Improvement
• Review and provide feedback on manufacturing process documentation to Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering
• Work alongside Production Technicians in pilot and production manufacturing

Required:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent
• Hands-on electromechanical skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Desired:

• Prior experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts
• Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience with light industrial environments
• Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems
• Experience creating and following manufacturing procedures
• Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics
• Power BI, Jira, First Resonance Ion experience
• Experience in lean manufacturing

Additional Information:

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $27-$37/hr. 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.