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Lean Process Optimization Expert

2 months ago


San Carlos, California, United States Joby Aviation Full time
Job Summary

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly skilled Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Powertrain & Electronics Manufacturing Engineering team. This role is responsible for driving initiatives to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency across our production lines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles, including training for affected team members.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency across the powertrain and electronics manufacturing lines.
  • Implement lean practices across production planning, warehousing, material flow, material presentation at the line, assembly processes, test processes, and discrepant material processes.
  • Create Material and Information Flow Charts (Value Stream Maps) to identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support the development and implementation of FMDS (Floor Management Development System) with shop floor leadership across the site.
  • Facilitate in-person training sessions using pre-designed curricula.
  • Conduct operational efficiency studies of existing manufacturing areas and plan kaizen events leveraging real-world data and evidence.
  • Train and implement 5S throughout the manufacturing areas by working with local leadership and support from executive leadership.
  • Demonstrate the effectiveness of single-piece flow and just-in-time approaches through workshops, simulations, and real operations.
  • Quantitatively demonstrate how lean principles lead to reduced lead time, improved efficiency, improved quality, and increased overall productivity.
  • Liaise with department heads and team leaders to coordinate training and workshop schedules and understand specific team needs.
  • Work closely with the Learning & Development team to stay updated on any changes or updates to the training materials.
  • Stay updated on training methods, presentation skills, and the company's evolving products and services.
  • Develop a deep understanding of Toyota production systems principles through working closely with our partners at Toyota.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance training delivery skills.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant Continuous Improvement experience.
  • Toyota Production System (TPS) or lean production system knowledge and experience.
  • Technical training experience (aerospace maintenance or manufacturing preferred).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other training software.
  • Occasional travel to different company sites.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to adapt to different learning styles and needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual with English and Spanish.