Job Locations US-CA-Marina

ID

2024-3433

Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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