Quality Control Manager

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to help lead designated Marina Quality Control teams. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make the dream of a piloted air taxi a reality. We’re now looking to expand our team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Leads a designated Quality Control team to manage all aspects of quality control while ensuring compliance with internal and FAA Regulations.
• Participates in the coordination and support of Material Review Board activities and results.
• Cross-functional engagement with program management to understand and execute manufacturing/program priorities.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to ensure all requirements are communicated to and executed by the quality control team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration with manufacturing to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Advise teams on design/change review activities, including inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Manage data and metrics using data visualization tools to report inspection performance and quality levels.
• Participate in product quality and quality management system reviews to assure compliance with drawings, work instructions and internal ISO9001/AS9100 and regulatory requirements.
• Support product and process failure investigation to ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions internally.
• Aid in the development and continual improvement activities to enhance the Joby quality control and management system.
• Support the strategic planning and execution of long-term sustainable goals and objectives as determined by the Senior Manager of Quality Control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years, Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field (or 15+ years of relevant quality experience in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Quality Management, Leadership, or Quality Program Management role supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and inspection processes, including in-process inspection and dimensional inspection.
• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including writing skills.
• Experience in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• Desired Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of AS9102 first article inspection process.
• Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Green Belt certification.

Benefits

• Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• The target base pay for this position is $95,600 - $195,000 per year.
• 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

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.