Quality Engineer Senior

Overview

Joby Aviation seeks a Quality Engineering professional to support the development, verification, and manufacture of products using advanced production quality planning (APQP), continuous improvement, and statistical process control techniques. The ideal candidate will oversee the quality aspects of flight and propulsion control systems for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) electric aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, verification, and manufacture of products using Advanced Production Quality Planning (APQP), Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control techniques
• Perform design review activities including inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements and provide recommendations for improvement
• Develop and manage data and metrics using data visualization tools to report and provide information with recommendations for product/process improvements and reduce cost of poor quality
• Perform product quality and quality management system reviews to assure compliance with drawings, work instructions, and internal ISO9001/AS9100 and regulatory requirements
• Analyze product and process failures to ensure effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions internally
• Understand risk and risk management as an essential part of the quality engineering work scope
• Represent Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB) and Engineering Change Actions
• Ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data
• Participate in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc
• Employ mistake-proofing techniques
• Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data
• Works under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field OR 4 years minimum experience working as an engineer in relevant field
• Minimum 4 years experience in a Quality/Manufacturing Engineering role supporting a manufacturing environment
• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, and tools
• Understanding of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 Quality Management System
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including writing skills

Desired Knowledge

• Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Green Belt certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• Familiarity with complex Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Knowledge of AS9102 first article inspection process
• Experience in aerospace/aviation

Compensation

The target base pay for this position is $106,700 - $177,000 per 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.

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.