Joby Ohio Production Lead
Required skills
- production components
- eVTOL aircraft
- manufacturing
- composite materials
- assembly processes
- RTM
- tooling
- equipment
- cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- composite molding
- resin transfer molding
- Lean
- Kaizen
- continuous improvement
Role summary
Joby Aviation is seeking a Production Lead for their Ohio factory in Vandalia to lead and grow the Blade Production team. This role requires a leader with a deep understanding of safety and quality in manufacturing operations, focusing on producing eVTOL aircraft's Blades. Responsibilities include managing production staff, achieving safety, quality, and quantity goals, and fostering professional development. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, 10+ years of relevant experience in production/operations leadership, and experience with composite materials and assembly processes. Experience with Lean and Kaizen initiatives is desired.
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. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Blade Production Lead at our Ohio factory located in Vandalia, Ohio. This role requires a thoughtful and inspirational leader for both direct and indirect production staff responsible for producing our eVTOL aircraft’s Blades. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven, with a deep understanding of the fundamentals of safety and quality in manufacturing operations, followed by quantity. The selected candidate will possess strong leadership skills as well as the ability to attain results in a fast-paced start-up environment while scaling manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Lead and grow Blade Production, a team of highly skilled production technicians and leaders
Responsible for producing all production components, delivering to our safety, quality, and quantity goals
Chart a course for team members’ professional development with a focus on training and engagement
Develop and communicate clear expectations to the team, prioritizing clear communication and achieving goals
Develop inter-team and intra-team processes to facilitate efficiency
Manage continuous improvement in kaizen activities
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience
Experience in a production/operations leadership role
Experience in composite materials, assembly processes, RTM, tooling, and/or equipment
Superior problem-solving and teamwork skills while working with cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Passion for diving into the details and providing constructive feedback to the team and other cross-functional teams
Desired
- Extensive composite molding and resin transfer molding (RTM) knowledge
- Demonstrated experience leading Lean and Kaizen continuous improvement initiatives
Additional Information
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $66,560 - $80,700/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.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
