Senior/staff Motor Manufacturing Engineer

Joby Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer

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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We've designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We're looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Senior/Staff Manufacturing Engineer will lead new product introduction and ramp-up of Joby aircraft powertrain through implementation of manufacturing equipment and new processes, and working closely with cross-functional teams. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturing scale-up, mechanical & electrical fundamentals, equipment and quality systems. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will promptly see their ideas influence many key areas due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with Design, Quality, Test, and Equipment Engineering to develop world-class motor manufacturing processes — driving higher quality, at quantity, and on-time equipment readiness at every build phase
• Lead cross-functional execution with a "one-team" mindset to deliver step-change improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and ergonomics from prototype through ramp to volume production
• Own and evolve continuous improvement strategies (lean, constraint removal, automation introduction, test performance optimization) to improve availability, quality, and line performance across welding, impregnation, magnet assembly, rotor/stator build, and final motor test
• Author and release high-clarity manufacturing procedures — then drive successful adoption on the production line to ensure flawless build execution at scale
• Wholly own manufacturing process and equipment deployment of assigned product(s) and manufacturing lines.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant industry experience; Master's + 6 yrs; PhD + 3 yrs.
• Solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing process development and execution of process validation activities
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with a history of effectively working in cross-functional team environments in a fast-paced, scrappy environment
• Detail-oriented with a passion for digging into technical challenges and providing thoughtful, constructive feedback across teams
• Proficient in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for complex tolerance stack-up analysis
• Proficient in CAD (Solidworks or CATIA preferred)
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed.

Desired qualifications include:

• Proven ability to enhance product line performance using SPC (statistical process control) methods and techniques
• Proven track record of delivering multiple products from concept through to full-scale production
• Experience with electric motor assembly, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical systems, including associated tooling and equipment
• Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $112,300 to $186,900 per year salary. 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