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Quality Engineer - Metrology (1st Shift)

Joby Aviation California, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $77,600 - $133,400 / year

Posted Jan 23, 2026Apply by Jan 23, 2027

Role & seniority: Quality Engineer, Metrology (mid-level)

Stack/tools: Metrology/inspection systems; Polyworks; Faro hardware; CAD (general); ASME Y14.5M-2009 interpretation; CATIA V5/V6 (desired)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and verify metrological inspection systems, methods, and procedures

  • Validate and interpret inspection data; communicate findings to cross-functional teams; support fixture design/validation

  • Coordinate capability studies and measurement systems; investigate advanced metrology methods and complex dimensional variation affecting assemblies

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in engineering or related field; 2+ years in quality/metrology/inspection

  • Troubleshooting measurement/inspection issues; strong mechanical background

  • Proficiency with Polyworks, Faro, CAD; interpreting ASME Y14.5M-2009

  • Interpersonal/communication skills; familiarity with Design for Manufacturability/Assembly

Nice-to-haves

  • Measurement Systems Analysis experience; inspection-system development

  • ASME Y14.5 senior certified (GDTP S-0650); Catia V5/V6

  • Experience with tooling/functional gaging

  • Location & work type: Not specified; employer is Joby Aviation (global; US and Dubai launch plans)

Full Description

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 Quality Engineer, Metrology, who is a highly organized, passionate individual to join our quality engineering team. This Metrology Quality Engineering role is responsible for the development, implementation, and verification of metrological inspection systems, methods, and processes at Joby Aviation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inspection systems, metrology, part/jig verification, measurement system analyses and GD&T. This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry. Responsibilities Participate in design for manufacturability reviews to ensure dimensional inspection requirements are understood and achievable Validate, interpret, analyze, and communicate inspection data to cross-functional teams Identify the need for inspection fixtures and support in the design and validation of the fixture Develop inspection processes, methods and procedures Investigate advanced metrology methods, including multi-sensor CMMs, non-contact inspection systems, and advanced sensors and gaging methods Perform inspections as necessary to complete studies and validation activities Support Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to investigate complex dimensional variation impacting overall assembly quality Work with manufacturing during the development of the dimensional controls to ensure the objectives of engineering functionality and manufacturing requirements are balanced Develop and coordinate capability studies and measurement systems; interpret data and provide recommendations Required Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality/Metrology/Inspection-focused role Experience troubleshooting issues during measurement and inspection. Strong mechanical skills or background Experience with Polyworks and Faro products Proficient in CAD systems Working level of proficiency in interpretation and application of ASME Y 14.5M-2009 Strong interpersonal and communication skills Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly practices Desired Measurement Systems Analysis Experience Experience with inspection system development ASME Y14.5 senior certified GDTP S-0650 Experience with Catia V5/V6 Working knowledge of tooling / functional gaging practices Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $77,600 - $133,400/yr. The compensation package offered will be determined by location, 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. Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MetrologyInspection SystemsMeasurement System AnalysesGD&TMechanical SkillsPolyworksFaro ProductsCAD SystemsDesign for ManufacturingCommunication SkillsTroubleshootingAdvanced SensorsCMMsInspection ProcessesCapability StudiesFunctional Gaging

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