Composite Process Specialist / Engineer

Composite Process Specialist / Engineer Job Locations US-CA-Marina ID 2026-5208 Category Manufacturing Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Company 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.

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a highly motivated Composite Production Engineer to support composite part fabrication and assembly in a fast-paced production environment.

This role is focused on driving daily build success on the production floor by providing real-time technical support, removing blockers, and improving process stability and rate capability.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes and thrives in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment, working cross-functionally to bridge engineering and production.

Responsibilities Provide real-time engineering support on the production floor to maintain flow and resolve build issues Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, trim, bonding, assembly) Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Tooling, Quality, and Production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth execution Support root cause analysis (RCCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions to reduce defects, scrap, and rework Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (MWIs, SOPs, process specs) aligned with shop-floor execution Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S) to improve efficiency and process stability Support production readiness, capacity planning, and rate ramp-up activities Train and mentor technicians to ensure consistent and high-quality process execution Support and Roll out new processes from NPI and process engineering team to Production line Required B.S. in Engineering or similar degree 3-5 years as a Manufacturing/Production Engineer Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes such as h and layup, vacuum bagging, curing (autoclave/oven) & b onding and assembly processes Experience writing clear and effective work instructions Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments Strong problem-solving skills with a structured approach (RCA, 5-Why, etc.) Strong Technical Communication skills Desired Experience in aerospace or advanced composites industry Familiarity with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks) Experience with PLM and/or MES systems Experience with laser projection systems (e.g., Virtek, Aligned Vision) Experience with composite cutting systems (Gerber, Zund, Eastman) Exposure to AFP/ATL or automated processes Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

The target base pay for this position is $ 85,200 - $135,800 / year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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