Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain and Electronics

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electronics Manufacturing Engineering team in San Carlos, CA. This role focuses on process engineering, equipment development, and scaling products from prototype to production. The ideal candidate is highly organized and self-driven, with a strong understanding of mechanical design, design for manufacturability, process development, and quality control. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity — as a Manufacturing Engineer at Joby, you will see your ideas go from concept to reality in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes, assembly fixturing, tooling, and equipment to support both prototype and production builds

Design and optimize full production line layouts and workstations with a focus on safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency

Author clear, detailed manufacturing work instructions to ensure process consistency and repeatability

Lead process development using statistical methods including process capability studies, gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R), and design of experiments (DoE)

Ensure products and processes adhere to quality and regulatory compliance standards

Partner with Design Engineers throughout prototype builds and new product introduction (NPI)

Drive continuous improvement of existing production lines, processes, fixturing, tooling, and automated equipment, by applying Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve safety, ergonomics, and material flow

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent

7+ years of relevant manufacturing or production engineering experience

Proficiency in mechanical design, including fixture and assembly tooling design

Demonstrated experience writing manufacturing work instructions and designing ergonomic manual workstations

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and assemblies, including GD&T

Hands-on experience across both prototype and production manufacturing environments

Proficiency in SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar CAD software

Strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Desired

M.S. in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Experience in aerospace avionics, electric vehicles, consumer electronics, or medical devices

Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent

Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing, processing, and materials

Experience in one or more of the following fields: Electric motor assembly, complex mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, inverter assembly, cooling system assembly, or lithium-ion battery module/pack assembly

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $119,800 - $205,600/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.

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