Battery Module Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation

California, USA
Posted on Apr 1, 2026
Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Team in San Carlos, CA. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design and development of manufacturing equipment for Joby Aviation's battery modules, working closely with a cross-functional team. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven, with a deep understanding of mechanical, process, and industrial engineering fundamentals, to successfully scale projects from prototype to low-volume production while maintaining a vision for high-volume production. This position is exciting and rewarding, as the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will see their ideas quickly influence many key areas at Joby Aviation due to the fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and/or participate in program-level strategy decisions
  • Lead cross-functional work with Product Design and Test teams on process/equipment/tool development.
  • Own and improve existing production workstations, tools, and procedures.
  • Directly collaborate with the Production team to support training
  • Own design of new tools, equipment, and processes for upcoming projects.
  • Author Manufacturing Execution System (MES) procedures for the production team to use.

Required

  • BS in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent
  • 6+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams
  • Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross-functional teams
  • Proactive, driven, and a self-starter personality

Desired

  • Experience in manufacturing in a regulated environment such as 14 CFR Part 21, ISO9001, ISO 13485, TS16949, or equivalent

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $98,400 - $164,700/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 Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.