Quality Inspector, Mechanical Assemblies

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · San Carlos, CA · Quality Assurance

Joby Aviation is seeking a Quality Inspector for Mechanical Assemblies of VTOL electric aircraft. Responsibilities include in-process and final inspection, ensuring components meet specifications, documenting nonconformances, and assisting in the development of quality tools and processes. Requires at least 2 years of mechanical inspection experience, proficiency with inspection tools, and knowledge of GD&T.

What you'd actually do

  1. Mechanical Inspectors thoroughly inspect components and assemblies to ensure they meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and other requirements, using various inspection tools and techniques.
  2. Ensure that all components and assemblies meet the highest quality standards and specifications
  3. Document and relay nonconformance information following the MRB process
  4. Participate in the planning and process for company inspection in support of the FAA conformity inspection and certification process.
  5. Assist in the development of Quality Tools, including; inspection plans, work instructions, SOP, PFMEA, and training materials

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or GED plus at least 2 years of on-the-job experience as a mechanical inspector in a related discipline
  • Proficient use of inspection tools (i.e., surface plate, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height master, and height gauge)
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprint drawings, and engineering specifications, including mechanical and electrical symbols and conventions, key, critical, major, and minor characteristics
  • Must know basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts
  • Must understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the different types of measurement scales
  • Must know the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques
  • Must have basic calibration knowledge
  • Must be able to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action
  • Must understand sample size requirements for lots and pulling random samples
  • Understanding different testing methods
  • Understand traceability (product, material, and calibration)
  • Ability to work within a team environment

Nice to have

  • General knowledge of ASME Y14.5M
  • Proficient use of Keyance, OMM, Faro Arm, and Romer Arm
  • Proficient with Polyworks and Control X Software
  • Inspection Certifications such as IPC-612, IPC-620 or ASQ CQI
  • Ability to program a Coordinate Measuring Machine
  • Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirement
  • Understanding basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data, and how to recognize out-of-control conditions
  • Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine sample size for lots; pull random samples
  • Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and perform measurement conversions; be able to solve for x; add and subtract degrees, minutes, and seconds
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector Certificate

What the JD emphasized

  • FAA conformity inspection and certification process