Joby Aviation · 2 days ago
Tool Design Engineer
Joby Aviation is a company focused on revolutionizing urban air mobility with electric air taxis. They are seeking a Tool Design Engineer to design and implement manufacturing tools for large carbon fiber parts and assemblies in aircraft production.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing tools such as molds, drill jigs, inspection fixtures, bonding fixtures, shop aids, and ground support equipment
Produce easy to follow prints and shop floor drawings
Author tooling work instructions to communicate tool preparation, assembly, and repairs to the shop floor
Coordinate and support tooling activities across a wide range of departments including airframe design, structural analysis, planning, vendors & suppliers, manufacturing, production, quality assurance, testing and tool fabrication
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's degree in related study +2 years of applicable experience as a tool design engineer or mechanical engineer in aerospace, automotive, or naval industries
Proficient in 3D CAD Software (CATIA, NX, Solidworks, or Creo)
Familiar with GD&T and common drafting practices in compliance with ASME Y14.5 & Y14.100
Experience in prototype manufacturing in a professional environment
Excellent verbal communication with internal departments and external vendors
Proficient with hand tools and the assembly of mechanical systems
Design best practices for additive and subtractive tool manufacturing process'
Preferred
Knowledgeable of composite manufacturing process' including hand layup, AFP layup, vacuum bagging, autoclave curing, trimming and drilling, etc
Hands on experience fabricating composite parts
Experience inspecting part and tools with Polyworks or equivalent metrology software
Benefits
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
Company
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an aerospace transportation company developing electric aircrafts.
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