AFP Supervisor

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 We are seeking a motivated individual withleadershipand technicalexperience to join our team as an AFPSupervisor. In this role,youwillbe responsible formanaging the AFPteam thatoperatesandhelp tomaintaintheAFP(Automatic Fiber Placement)machinestoensurequality, safety and efficiencyare consistently met.Job duties includemanagingbuildschedule, ensuring proper PMs are in place and scheduled, support management ofmaterial cure-by dates,FMDS metric reporting, monitoring workflow and compliance to requirements,resource management to meet production demand, and developing team to enhance skill levels. This role requires strong leadership, theabilityto work well under pressure, a deep understanding ofAFPoperations,demonstration of role model behavior, andhighattention todetailand record maintenance. Responsibilities Oversee daily AFP operations by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring all AFP cells are fullyutilizedto meet production targets. Ensure consistent execution across all shifts with clear communication of priorities and expectations. Support hands-on operations, including loading and unloading composite parts into AFP work cells, ensuring proper positioning and secure setup for quality layup. Ensure adherence to standardized work, engineering requirements, and layup specifications. Verifylayuprequirements are met with programsandestablishrobust visual controlsfor monitoring protocols Assistincoordinating andconducting routine maintenance tasks on theAFPequipment, including cleaning, calibration, and troubleshooting minor issues. Escalate equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime and production impact Establishastrict adherence to safety guidelines forthe teamtofollowandroutine audits are in place to support a safe work environment. Develop workcenterto meet Safety, Quality, Productivity and 4S+S requirementsand hands-on involvement in training. Track, analyze, and report team performance metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and 4S+S) using FMDS Lead root cause analysis efforts toidentifyandeliminateprocess failuresandimplementcorrective and preventive actions to close system gaps and prevent recurrence. Collaborate with Equipment Maintenance team to ensure PMs are being completed ona timelybasis. Resource management and capacity planning for current and future demand Ensure materials are properly handled and managed to preserveoutlifeand cure-by-date. Continuouslyimprove the process throughprocessdevelopmentandreducecycle time. Drive accountability for first-time quality and reduce defects through proactive process management. Required Flexibility to support with overtime and weekend work High school diploma or GED equivalent 1-3years of hands-on composite manufacturing experience orAFPexperience 1-3 years of supervisory or lead experience;strongleadershipand teammanagementskills inaproductionenvironment Familiarity withAFPoperations, including loading/unloadingmaterials, process adjustment, and monitoring. Basic understanding of composite materials and their curing requirements. Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality standards, and safety protocols. Ability to balance hands-on technical support with strategic operational oversight. Ability to interpret technical specifications and follow written instructions. Able to lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs. Able to become certified to wear a respirator. Have no known allergies to epoxies or other composites materials. Desired Associate degree from a college or Trade School Certificate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) experience. Bonus: Experience in 5Axis CNC Machines Fabrication and Welding experience Bachelor’s Degree Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment Experience in ahigh-volume production environment that relies on a well-defined process to achieve maximumefficiency. Familiarity with lean manufacturing or 5S environments. The target base pay for this position is s $75,800 - $117,400/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. Additional Information Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Joby Aviation