Production Supervisor

Joby Aviation
California
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. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Production Supervisor to join our powertrain and electronics team to lead the production of electronics for our VTOL electric aircraft. The ideal candidate knows how to setup production technicians to succeed at safety, quality, and quantity with focus, motivation, and joy. The role works cross-functionally with safety, quality, planning, continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain, and more teams. The role operates in a fast paced and rewarding environment with high expectations for individual and team contribution.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a capable and motivated production team, focused on safety, quality, and quantity
  • Execute across the safety, quality, and quantity goals on an aggressive production schedule
  • Set objectives and priorities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Ensure production technicians learn and perform manufacturing processes to for-flight conformance standards
  • Lead production technicians’ use of our manufacturing execution system (MES)
  • Work with the cross functional team to development and implement new manufacturing processes
  • Drive the resolution of quality issues including root cause analysis
  • Lead kaizen and 5S efforts on production floor
  • Review and provide feedback on manufacturing process documentation
  • Work alongside production technicians and associates during pilot and production manufacturing

Required

  • Minimum 2 years of experience leading people teams
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a production environment or equivalent
  • Experience recruiting and developing production personnel
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Finish
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to communicate clearly

Desired

  • Previous experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts
  • Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
  • Experience conducting on-the-job training (OTJ)
  • Experience with light industrial environments
  • Experience working on high-voltage systems and/or complex electromechanical systems
  • Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Experience writing and following manufacturing procedures
  • Proficiency with machining, welding, and overall mechanical craftsmanship is a plus
  • Experience in basic wiring and diagnostics
  • Experience with mechanical component assembly and systems integration of mechanical systems
  • IPC J-STD, 610 certification
  • Atlassian Jira, First Resonance Ion experience
  • Experience in lean manufacturing

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $88,200 - $159,700 annual salary. 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
Posted 2026-06-30

Recommended Jobs

Nurse Practitioner Woman's Health Speciality

Palm Careers
Palm Springs, CA

Are you a Nurse Practitioner that specializes or has extensive experience in Women's Health? If you are seeking a change to a new and rewarding position in thriving Palm Springs, CA area? Please l…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-19

Supply Chain Manager, Connectors

Tesla
California

What To Expect The Supply Chain Manager – Connectors leads strategic sourcing and operational supply chain execution for interconnect commodities, ensuring material availability, cost competitiven…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-30

Chart Capture Representative

TeamHealth
Los Angeles, CA

: Job Snapshot Employee Type: Full-Time Location: Los Angeles, California, US Job Type: Health Care Admin - Clerical Customer Service Experience: Not Specified Date Posted: 1/1…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-30

Medical Assistant

University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

JOB SUMMARY Under supervision of the Nurse Manager, MA Supervisor, and Charge Nurses, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, the Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of c…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-30

Strategic Operations Associate - Orange County, CA

Stryker
Los Angeles, CA

Basic Function Support daily operations within their respective area with a specific focus on account coverage and supporting new business opportunities within OnSite, including new account implem…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-09

Internship, Data Engineer, Applications Engineering (Fall 2026)

Tesla
California

What To Expect Consider before submitting an application: This position is expected to start around August/September 2026 and continue through the Fall term (ending approximately December 2026)…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-30

Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Jackson Therapy Partners
Porterville, CA

Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners! We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients …

View Details
Posted 2026-06-28

Fun Estate Hosts Needed for A Small Family Winery

Pestoni Family Winery Pestoni Family Winery
Rutherford, CA

Job Description: We’re a small, 5th-generation, family-owned winery in the heart of Napa Valley, looking for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people, sharing great wine, telling stor…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-27

Project Coordinator

Sonepar
San Leandro, CA

There’s a Place for You at OneSource Distributors A career at OneSource is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real …

View Details
Posted 2026-06-12