Sr. Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Joby 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 that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is searching for a skilled Senior Composite Manufacturing Engineer with experience in composite part design (CPD/Fibersim) for composite fabrication and assembly processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing composite manufacturing processes. As a Senior Composite Manufacturing Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, tooling, and quality, to drive continuous improvement and innovation in composite manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop CP/Fibersim definitions, producibility assessments, and 2D engineering specifications for composite parts (including plybooks & lamination drawings).
• Support creation and review of manufacturing plans to ensure alignment with design requirements and company processes.
• Participate in the review, approval, and release process of engineering part definitions.
• Provide continuous support for components throughout their complete lifecycle, from prototype development to final acceptance, and handle modifications and repairs post-installation.
• Formulate Joby standards for the manufacturing, repair, and assembly of composite parts, adhering to industry norms and best practices.
• Exercise engineering judgment to assess manufacturing challenges and effectively address non-conformance reports (NCRs) and implement corrective /preventive actions (CAs).
• Author and develop test plans for FAA certification, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Execute test plans, capturing essential data to validate performance and generate reports based on test outcomes.

• Design shop aids and tooling to assist production.

Required

• 8+ years of related experience as a manufacturing engineer in relevant industry
• B.S. in engineering OR 6+ years in a comparable role 
• Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD), or Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD), and Part Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Experience in composite manufacturing processes: hand layup lamination, AFP, autoclave operation, hot press, assembly processes, etc.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and using GD&T

Desired

• Experience working with Catia V5 or Catia V6, and Enovia.
• Experience with laser projection systems (Virtek or Aligned Vision).
• Experience with composite cutting tables (Gerber, Zund, Eastman, etc).
• Experience in prototype manufacturing in a professional environment 

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is  $102,600 - $170,800/yr. 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.