Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate manufacturing engineer to join our team with a focus in Electrical Systems Integration (ESI), taking prototype work to a manufacturing level and bringing together engineering, manufacturing, and integration. The engineer will be responsible for manufacturing definition of flight critical wire harness assemblies and electromechanical interconnection systems, as well as communicating those details to the manufacturing and integration teams. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturability and quality control. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the engineer will promptly see their ideas grow from concept to creation due to the fast pace of Joby Aviation.  

• Author and review manufacturing work instructions for electrical harness assemblies and installations

• Design and implement assembly tools (formboards, jigs, fixtures, etc.) required for effective manufacturing

• Assist with leading technicians during harness installations into portions of the vehicle

• Problem solve, troubleshoot, and recommend opportunities to improve internal production for wire harness assembly

• Investigate, research, recommend, and implement new equipment purchases to support wire harness production

• Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing to wire harness production teams

• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and type design

• Assist with documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures for harness assembly

• Recommend and implement Poka-Yoke (mistake or error proofing) methods

• Serve as a subject matter expert on equipment/tools, including maintenance and coordinating routine calibration of test fixtures and test equipment

• Design test fixtures for improvements using standard or automated tools

• Apply basic knowledge of wire harnesses and schematics to create cable routing and layouts

• Perform or coordinate with tooling vendors the maintenance or repair of equipment, including purchasing appropriate supplies and materials

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related quantitative field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of practical manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment

• 5+ years of experience in building wiring harnesses, creating assembly work instructions, generating technical illustrations, and supporting production/process planning

• Experience developing special assembly tools to aid in manufacturing (including formboards, jigs, and fixtures)

• Proficiency in at least one CAD system (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks)

• Hands-on experience working with engineering drawings, BOMs, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Engineering Change (EC) systems, and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Knowledge of industry drawing standards and specifications

• Functional understanding of workmanship standards, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies) and SAE AS50881 (Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle)

• Direct shop floor experience supporting or leading assembly lines

• Knowledge of ergonomic tools, safety measures, and precautions used on the assembly floor

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with excellent attention to detail

• Flexibility in dealing with a dynamic manufacturing environment and ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization

• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA

• Technical expertise working within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative cross-functional team

• Hands-on product development and design experience

• Experience with prototype manufacturing in a professional environment

• Experience working on an FAA-certified production line

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target hourly rate for this position is $78,700 - $130,900/yr.  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.