Joby Senior Tooling PlannerThe Tooling planning team is the bridge between design and fabrication teams within the Tooling operation, while simultaneously keeping customer teams connected to their projects in real time. Being the Senior Tooling Planner is a very important role. You are the operational backbone, and are responsible for getting tooling to the customer while ensuring all aspects of the projects satisfy the engineering drawing.
This role requires someone to be in the loop 24/7 and a circular mindset that what goes out the door could come back in the door at any time. So let's fix it once, and fix it right. This role will report directly to the Tooling Operation Manager and work closely with the Tooling Design Lead to ensure tight co-ordination across all Tooling teams.This is not a remote position and you are required to be on-site fulltime.ResponsibilitiesTooling OperationMonitor the status of all active shop floor jobs and maintain the planning/task board to ensure all tickets are up to date and project milestones are metCreate and track project schedules to align priorities across in-house and vendor toolsMonitor and report tool status of outside supplier tools and machine shop ticketsLead and manage weekly shop-floor meetings to keep tooling projects moving and gather real-time updates on current tooling projectsAddress resource imbalances and communicate staffing needs to Tooling leadsCommit to leading by example and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work areaDemonstrate extreme ownership for all active tooling projects across the operationGenerate & Oversee ION work instructions to ensure accuracy and run completenessEnforce adherence & sign-offs to ION work instructions across all processesQuality InspectionSupport Quality troubleshooting for receiving inspection issues, including missing inspection reports, missing tool tags, tool-to-drawing mismatches, mirror tool discrepancies, and ION-related issuesSupport tool tag and asset ID issue resolution in coordination with the asset tracking processWork StoppagesSupport & categorize work stoppages and rework events, coordinating rapid response to keep production moving when tooling related issues occurFacilitate and plan swift tooling repairs by order of urgency, schedule planned fixture maintenance, and minimize work stoppages on the production lineCoordinate issue resolution with stakeholders daily to support a timely resolutionRequiredBachelor Degree and at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing roles or 7+ years of related industry experience, regardless of education levelClear examples of hands-on mechanical build, assembly, or troubleshooting projectsExperience in a machine shop / manufacturing environment preferredPast role in a prototype job shop or high mix / low volume situationExperience navigating within one of several major 3D CAD systems (CATIA, NX, Solidworks, or Creo)Excellent verbal communication with internal departments and external vendorsStrong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe AcrobatExperience coordinating and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlinesDesiredBachelor Degree and at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing rolesPMP or equivalent project management certification3+ years managing cross-functional improvement projectsPrior experience as a manufacturing planner, project manager, or shop adminExperience utilizing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or equivalent softwareFamiliarity with major CAD systems, CNC equipment operation, and aerospaceFamiliar with GD&T and drafting practices in compliance with ASME Y14.5Experience automating business processes with AIFamiliarity with tooling processes and materials used in composite part manufacturing and assemblyAdditional InformationCompensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
The target base pay for this position is $105,500 - $145,100/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.Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer