Powertrain and Electronics Production Lead - Joby Aviation
San Carlos, CA 94070
About the Job
Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Powertrain & Electronics Production Lead at our San Carlos, CA manufacturing facility. This role requires a thoughtful and inspirational leader that will be responsible for the powertrain & electronics production for our eVTOL aircraft. This individual must be highly organized and self-driven while possessing a deep understanding of manufacturability and quality control. The selected candidate will possess strong leadership skills as well as the ability to attain results in a fast-paced, start-up environmenthelping to scale manufacturing.
Responsibilities:- Lead the Powertrain & Electronics production team, a team of highly skilled associated technicians and support areas.
- Responsible for the production of all powertrain and electronic components, delivering a high-quality product in a timely fashion
- Establish goals for the team, ensuring all production commitments are communicated and met
- Manage staffing, trainingand development plans for team members, ensuring a capable, productive and engaged workforce
- Develop inter-team and intra-team level processes to facilitate efficiency and high performance
- Develop and communicate clear expectations for project deliverables to the manufacturing team
- Manage continuous improvement activities driving to greater Production Efficiency through Kaizen activity leading to Lean Manufacturing opportunities.
- At least 5 years of experience in a production leadership role
- Extensive powertrain and electronics knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Experience in electric motor and battery module assembly or complex electro-mechanical assembly processes, tooling and equipment
- Superior 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
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least 7 years of experience in EV powertrain production
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Thetarget base pay for this position is $133,100- $210,000 a year. 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.
EEO:Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.