Quality Inspector, Mechanical Assemblies

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Quality Assurance team. As part of this team, you will perform in-process and final inspection of Mechanical Assemblies for VTOL electric aircraft. The inspection process will help baseline the company’s Mechanical design efforts and pave the way for production.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Inspectors thoroughly inspect components and assemblies to ensure they meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and other requirements, using various inspection tools and techniques.
• Ensure that all components and assemblies meet the highest quality standards and specifications.
• Document and relay nonconformance information following the MRB process.
• Participate in the planning and process for company inspection in support of the FAA conformity inspection and certification process.
• Aid in the development of Quality Tools, including; inspection plans, work instructions, SOP, PFMEA, and training materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as a mechanical inspector in a related discipline.
• Proficient use of inspection tools (i.e., surface plate, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height master, and height gauge).
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprint drawings, and engineering specifications, including mechanical and electrical symbols and conventions, key, critical, major, and minor characteristics.
• Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts.
• Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales.
• Must know the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques.
• Must have basic calibration knowledge.
• Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action.
• Must understand sample size requirements for lots and pulling random samples.
• Understand different testing methods.
• Understand traceability (product, material, and calibration).
• Desired: General knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, Proficient use of Keyance, OMM, Faro Arm, and Romer Arm, Proficient with Polyworks and Control X Software, Inspection Certifications such as IPC-612, IPC-620 or ASQ CQI, Understanding basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data, and how to recognize out-of-control conditions, Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples, Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certificate.

Qualifications

• Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• The target base pay for this position is $25-$35 per hour.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.