Lead Metrology

Joby Overview Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. 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 onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025. Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality engineering team. As part of this team, you will oversee the quality aspects of metrology and dimensional management. This Metrology / Dimensional Quality Engineering role will have responsibility over the development and selection of inspection systems at Joby Aviation, as well as ensuring the manufacturability of new products, providing dimensional analysis support for manufacturing improvements, and ensuring designs have a high standard of dimensional quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metrology, inspection system development, dimensional management, dimensional analysis, and/or dimensional controls. This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.This role will be based in Marina, CA. Responsibilities Lead in the development of inspection systems, metrological processes/procedures and dimensional quality objectives.Represent Quality Engineering/Metrology/Dimensional Management in product development and engineering design review process from initial concept through engineering release.Evaluate the model objectives and provide feedback on Datum and GD&T appropriateness.Continuous involvement in tooling, equipment, inspection and design reviews to ensure that the Metrology/Dimensional Management objectives are maintained to minimize redesign through production-level drawing/model releases.Ensure design variation is managed through the engineering design processes, ensuring parts fit during assembly and ensuring part/assembly fixtures are adequate for the application.Perform dimensional analysis on assemblies using statistical tolerance stacks and 3-D tolerance analysis software to ensure design functionality and design variation are considered to ensure vehicle end item operational requirements are met.Perform analyses on variation of parts/assemblies in holding/assembly fixtures and providing feedback to tooling/manufacturing for continued improvement.Advise on the development of the Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing callouts of the models and drawings to ensure compliance with ASME Y14.5M-2009.Ability to manage calibration programs and systems.Support Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to develop standards and procedures for new metrological processes/systems.Work with manufacturing during the development of the dimensional controls to ensure the objectives of engineering functionality and manufacturing requirements are balanced. Required Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 8 years experience in a Metrology, Dimensional Management or Dimensional Quality roleExperience with inspection system developmentStrong mechanical skills or backgroundHigh level of proficiency in interpretation and application of ASME Y 14.5M-2009.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsWorking knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly practices. Desired Experience in the aviation industryKnowledge of FAA regulatory requirementsSix Sigma Lean Manufacturing and Green Belt certificationASQ Certified Quality EngineerFamiliarity with complex Geometric Dimensioning and TolerancingKnowledge of AS9102 first article inspection process EEO Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $117,000 - $189,000/year. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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.Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job SummaryID: 2024-3577Category: Quality AssuranceType: Regular Full-Time