Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, process engineering, supplier development, or supplier quality engineering.
Deep understanding of product technologies and manufacturing processes for specific commodities.
Experience transitioning parts from prototype to production at external suppliers.
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection techniques.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance delegation and tactical problem-solving.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Responsibilities
Assess supplier capabilities and develop plans to address tooling and process gaps before production.
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing on manufacturability and material selection.
Define tooling and inspection strategies with suppliers to ensure repeatable processes.
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers from development to mass production qualification.
Support capacity planning and bottleneck removal to enable supplier scalability.
Translate technical requirements between suppliers and internal teams to establish performance metrics.
Validate supplier corrective actions to ensure robustness and sustainability across manufacturing lines.
Benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Supplier Industrialization Engineering team is responsible for critical component development and qualification activities at suppliers. The role involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision-making. The goal: delivering on-time quantities of high-quality component parts into production processes to enable extremely rapid development cycles and product launches. In this role, you will be the primary technical authority for a portfolio of commodities across our supply chain, which may include composites, sheet metal, machined parts, extrusions, bonded and fastened assemblies, hardware, injection molded parts, mechanical assemblies, additive manufacturing, and purchased non-COTS components.
Responsibilities
Assess supplier capability, starting at RFQ and source selection, against design requirements, and build development plans to close gaps in tooling, equipment, process control, and workforce skill before production commitments are made
Partner early with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing on design for manufacturability, including tolerance, material and process selection, and inspection feasibility, and provide input on new or alternative materials and processes
Define tooling and inspection fixture strategy with suppliers, including tooling design review, gauging approach, and tooling qualification, so processes are repeatable before release to production
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers from advanced development through mass production qualification, including readiness reviews, First Article Inspection (AS9102), process validation, and production part approval, and guide suppliers in developing robust processes and procedures for efficient, seamless production of high-quality parts
Support ramp to rate through capacity planning, tooling duplication, and bottleneck removal so suppliers can scale without losing process control
Translate technical requirements between suppliers and Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams, and determine the ideal performance specifications and launch readiness metrics
Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers
Build and improve the tools, templates, and methods the team uses to industrialize suppliers quickly in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, process engineering, supplier development, and/or supplier quality engineering
A deep understanding of product technologies and manufacturing processes for at least one of the commodities listed in the overview
Experience taking parts from prototype to production at an external supplier or contract manufacturer
In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
Organized with a good balance between delegation and capacity to deep dive into tactical issues when required
Demonstrable leadership abilities
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, both domestic and international, with a valid passport or ability to obtain one
Desired
Experience in quality systems: AS9100 and AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI)
Experience with process validation tools: Process Flow Diagrams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, Process Capability (Cpk), and other elements of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) / Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Root cause and corrective action experience (8D, 5-Why, fishbone)
Familiarity with special process requirements (NADCAP)
Experience with FAA-certified or other highly regulated products
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt with SPC experience
Experience with tooling design or tooling qualification
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $91,200 - $171,300 per year. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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.
Additional Information
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.
