Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
10+ years of relevant experience
Experience in a production/operations leadership role
Knowledge of composite materials and assembly processes
Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on constructive feedback
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Blade Production team of skilled technicians
Ensure production meets safety, quality, and quantity goals
Chart professional development paths for team members
Communicate clear expectations and prioritize goal achievement
Develop processes to enhance team efficiency
Manage continuous improvement initiatives through kaizen activities
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Paid time off
Full Job Description
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blade Production Lead at our Ohio factory located in Vandalia, Ohio. This role requires a thoughtful and inspirational leader for both direct and indirect production staff responsible for producing our eVTOL aircraft’s Blades. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven, with a deep understanding of the fundamentals of safety and quality in manufacturing operations, followed by quantity. The selected candidate will possess strong leadership skills as well as the ability to attain results in a fast-paced start-up environment while scaling manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Lead and grow Blade Production, a team of highly skilled production technicians and leaders
Responsible for producing all production components, delivering to our safety, quality, and quantity goals
Chart a course for team members’ professional development with a focus on training and engagement
Develop and communicate clear expectations to the team, prioritizing clear communication and achieving goals
Develop inter-team and intra-team processes to facilitate efficiency
Manage continuous improvement in kaizen activities
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
10+ years of relevant experience
Experience in a production/operations leadership role
Experience in composite materials, assembly processes, RTM, tooling, and/or equipment
Superior problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross-functional teams
Desired
Extensive composite molding and resin transfer molding (RTM) knowledge
Demonstrated experience leading Lean and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $80,500 - $107,400/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.
About Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace company that is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company's aircraft is designed to be quiet, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is intended to provide a faster and more convenient mode of transportation for urban commuters. Joby Aviation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company has received funding from a variety of investors, including Toyota and JetBlue Technology Ventures.
