Joby Aviation is hiring: Composite Manufacturing Engineer-CPD/Fiberism in Marina

Overview:

Joby Aviation is searching for a manufacturing engineer with experience in composite part design for aerospace composite fabrication and assembly processes. Individual must have a strong technical background in certified aircraft manufacturing. This person should be well versed in all aspects of creating manufacturing definitions for composite parts.

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:

• 2+ 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 $69,700-$112,400/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.

EEO:

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.