Power Electronics Manufacturing Engineer Lead

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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. Weve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. Were looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Power Electronics Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Power Electronics Lead Manufacturing Engineer will lead new product introduction and ramp-up of Joby aircraft propulsion inverter 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 Lead Manufacturing Engineer will promptly see their ideas influence many key areas due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.  

• Lead manufacturing efforts related to the propulsion inverter. This includes assembly and testing in-house, and scale up of manufacturing with key partners 
• Guide the team to manage equipment projects with internal and external equipment suppliers to deliver production intent equipment 
• Manufacturing capacity ramp up of the production line to meet key milestones 
• Develop inter-team and intra-team level processes to facilitate efficiency and high performance 
• Report manufacturing line readiness progress to the management team 
• Coordinate with design for design changes, quality for reaching product excellence, and equipment team for meeting equipment readiness milestones 
• Develop and communicate clear expectations for project deliverables to the manufacturing team 
• Develop and present tooling and equipment budget for approval to management, and track cost 
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• BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent 
• 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience 
• 2+ years of experience managing a team of engineering in manufacturing 
• Experience in process development and performing process validations for manufacturing 
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals 
• Experience in either electric motor assembly, Power Electronics or complex electro-mechanical assembly processes, tooling and equipment 
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams 
• Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross functional teams 
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• 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 $92,200-$149,700/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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.