San Carlos, California, United States · On-site
$81k–$135k/yr
Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a collaborative and process-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electric Propulsion team in San Carlos, CA. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex design engineeri…
Skills: Manufacturing engineering, Design for manufacturing, Lean principles, 3D CAD modeling, Process development
San Carlos, California, United States · On-site
$98k–$135k/yr
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,…
Skills: Process engineering, Mechanical design, Design for manufacturability, Quality control, Assembly fixturing
Marina, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$129k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Event management, Logistics coordination, Project management, Vendor management, Budgeting
Vandalia, Ohio, United States · On-site
$67k–$81k/yr
Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate manufacturing engineer to join our composites manufacturing team with a focus on composites manufacturing, tooling, and scaling products from prototype to mass production. T…
Skills: Composite manufacturing, Tooling design, Prepreg layup, Resin transfer molding, Autoclave curing
Santa Cruz, California, United States · On-site
$194k–$212k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: C++, Object-oriented programming, Multi-threaded systems, Software architecture, Flight simulation
Vandalia, Ohio, United States · On-site
$90k–$120k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Employee relations, Conflict resolution, Performance management, HR policy development, Investigations
San José, Costa Rica · Hybrid
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Software quality assurance, Test automation, QA strategy, API testing, CI/CD
San Carlos, California, United States · On-site
$105k–$181k/yr
Company Overview Located in Northern California, the Joby Aviation team is steadily working toward our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine an air taxi that takes off vertically…
Skills: Turbomachinery design, Aerodynamic analysis, Mechanical design, CFD, FEA
Santa Cruz, California, United States · On-site
$115k–$156k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Maintenance program development, MSG-3 analysis, Aircraft maintenance, Engineering analysis, Type certification
Marina, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$39/hr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Aircraft assembly, Engineering drawings interpretation, Aircraft systems, Mechanical assembly, Hydraulic systems
Marina, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$133k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Quality assurance, Leadership, Aircraft inspection, Manufacturing, Problem solving
San Carlos, California, United States · On-site
$148k–$192k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Project management, Capital projects, Facilities development, Budgeting, Forecasting
San Carlos, California, United States · On-site
$131k–$222k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Thermodynamics, Aerodynamics, Data analysis, Lumped-parameter thermal network modeling, STAR-CCM
Monterey County, California, United States · On-site
$78k–$133k/yr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Quality engineering, Manufacturing engineering, APQP, Statistical process control, ISO9001
San Carlos, California, United States · Hybrid
$48/hr–$60/hr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Sourcing, Boolean search, Market mapping, Talent pipeline management, Technical recruiting
Monterey County, California, United States · On-site
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Autoclave operation, Composite materials, Machine operation, Process monitoring, Technical documentation
San José, Costa Rica · On-site
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Laboratory management, Aerospace standards, AS9100, DO-178C, DO-254
Marina, California, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$31/hr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Flight test planning, Flight readiness reviews, Post-flight analysis, Ground control station operations, Simulator development
Concord, California, United States · On-site
$161k–$195k/yr
Company Overview Joby Advanced Development designs, develops, and flight-tests novel aircraft using a software-first autonomy approach. We build and deploy autonomy, perception, planning, and radar systems across convent…
Skills: Systems engineering, Airspace integration, Autonomous systems, Aerospace engineering, FAA regulations
Watsonville, California, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$35/hr
Company Overview 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…
Skills: Aircraft maintenance, Aerospace manufacturing, Mechanical work, Tool control, Hand tools
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You will bridge the gap between design engineering and volume production by shaping manufacturing processes for motor production. This includes driving Design for Manufacturing feedback, implementing Lean principles, and mentoring production staff to ensure high yields and safety.
The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience. Candidates must be proficient in 3D CAD modeling and possess strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional teams.
Joby Aviation is seeking a collaborative and process-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Electric Propulsion team in San Carlos, CA. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex design engineering and scalable volume production. Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate is a champion of operational excellence who excels at communicating with diverse stakeholders—from design engineers to production technicians. You will participate in the NPI (New Product Introduction) and ramp-up of the Joby aircraft powertrain, ensuring that our manufacturing systems are as reliable, safe, and efficient as the aircraft itself.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines (Design, Quality, Test, and Equipment) to shape the manufacturing processes for motor production. You will act as the voice of manufacturing, driving Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback to ensure high yields and manufacturing readiness
Contribute to a "safety-first" and "quality-always" environment. Partner in cross-functional initiatives to deliver step-change improvements in throughput, ergonomics, and repeatability from prototype through volume production
Guide the evolution of production processes. Utilize data and Lean principles to resolve constraints, improve tooling, implement automation, and optimize test performance across welding, winding impregnation, rotor/stator build, and final motor test
Develop and maintain clear, accessible Standard Work instructions, acting as a mentor for production staff to ensure successful adoption and execution
Take responsibility for the full lifecycle of assigned manufacturing processes, utilizing data to drive decisions from initial deployment through sustained production and validation
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience, or equivalent professional experience/certification
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. You enjoy being on the shop floor and value the insights of technicians and operators
Strong ability to balance technical precision with practical manufacturing needs, with a focus on creating stable, repeatable, and efficient production environments
Ability to adapt to an iterative, dynamic manufacturing environment where project needs may shift
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software
Ability to travel to China for business purposes as required, including the capacity for extended trips up to 90 days per year, inclusive of weekends
Hands-on experience in process development, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and root cause analysis
Proficient in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for complex tolerance stack-up analysis
Experience with electric motor assembly, power electronics, or complex electro-mechanical systems
Experience in manufacturing in regulated sectors such as Aerospace (14 CFR Part 21), Automotive (TS16949/IATF 16949), or Medical (ISO 13485)
Experience working with international teams (experience with Mandarin-speaking environments or fluency in Mandarin is advantageous)
Compensation at Joby consists of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $81,300 - $135,300/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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.
We’re building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before.
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. Quiet as a conversation and with the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
Offices: 333 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, California 95060, US · San Carlos, CA 94070, US · 741 Neeson Rd, Marina, California 93933, US
We’re building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before.
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. Quiet as a conversation and with the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
Offices: 333 Encinal St., Santa Cruz, California 95060, US · San Carlos, CA 94070, US · 741 Neeson Rd, Marina, California 93933, US
