Supplier Quality Engineer

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality engineering team. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make the dream of a piloted air taxi a reality. We are now looking to expand our team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and qualify potential suppliers to meet our quality requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers during New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure a smooth transition of new products from development to production.
• Provide technical expertise and support to suppliers in process validation, production ramp-up, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs without compromising quality.
• Analyze production methods, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements in collaboration with suppliers.
• 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 supplier performance and quality levels.
• 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.
• Review, identify, implement and maintain Supplier Quality flow down requirements and serve as Voice of the Customer for all Supplier quality-related activities including root cause corrective action.
• Represent Supplier Quality on the Material Review Board (MRB) and Engineering Change Actions.
• Ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
• Perform job duties in a manner consistent with established Joby Policies and Procedures. Works under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Participate in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc.
• Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering 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.
• Understanding of ISO9001, AS9100 or TS16949 Quality Management System.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including writing skills.

Desired Experience

• In the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements.
• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• The target base pay for this position is $87,900 - $146,800 /yr.
• 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.