Composite Materials & Process Engineering Technician
Joby Aviation · Dayton, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Joby Aviation (aerospace & defense) in Dayton, OH. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace, following all Joby safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
- They ask for
- 6+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling, SolidWorks, CATIA / NX, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $83k–$115k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 44 process engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 43 other live process postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 4+)
Typical $83k–$115k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 55%
- ✓ Root cause 43%
- Six Sigma 36%
- ✓ Tooling 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
- FMEA 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, MES, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Joby Aviation
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Joby Aviation in Dayton
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Technician · Production · Technician
Full description from Joby AviationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes for propeller blade fabrication, including dry fiber layup, resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum bagging, curing, demolding, and post-cure operations
- ◆Support RTM process development using injection equipment, including resin system evaluation, injection parameter development, and mold fill studies
- ◆Perform hands-on composite fabrication in the blade development cell, working alongside production technicians
- ◆Execute laser-projected layup operations using lamination tables and blade truss structures
- ◆Fabricate batch acceptance test panels in support of material qualification and process validation activities
- ◆Develop and maintain SOPs, Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs), and process specifications for blade manufacturing operations
- ◆Interpret and work with engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications for composite laminate and bonded structures
- ◆Record and analyze process data; document and communicate non-conformances and support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities
- ◆Prepare and maintain molds, tooling, and fixtures associated with blade fabrication and development operations
- ◆Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace, following all Joby safety procedures and OSHA regulations
Required
- ✓Minimum 6+ years of relevant hands-on industry experience
- ✓Demonstrated hands-on composite fabrication experience
- ✓Familiarity with composite manufacturing processes such as dry fiber layup, prepreg layup, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, or RTM
- ✓Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications
- ✓Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills with a commitment to workmanship quality
- ✓Problem-solving mindset with a willingness to work on the shop floor and collaborate effectively with technicians and engineers
- ✓Proficiency in MS Office Suite and general computer skills
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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
Working as a Composite M&P Engineering Technician at our Dayton, Ohio facility (JMO), you will support propeller blade process development activities leading to the certification and production of eVTOL aircraft. The role requires hands-on composite fabrication experience and a strong desire to work directly on the shop floor. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled engineering technician who thrives at the intersection of fabrication and process development, bridging the gap between engineering and manufacturing, and possesses the ability to work with minimal supervision within a small, focused team.
Desired
- +B.S. in Aerospace, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- +Experience with RTM or liquid composite molding processes, specifically injection-based systems
- +Experience with laser projection systems for composite layup (e.g., Virtek, Aligned Vision)
- +Familiarity with propeller or rotating composite structure fabrication and metal-to-composite bonding
- +Experience developing or following aerospace process specifications and work instructions
- +Familiarity with aerospace quality systems, NCR processes, and FAA-regulated manufacturing environments
- +Experience with ERP/MES systems for production tracking (e.g., ION)
- +Proficiency in 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA (3DX) or SolidWorks (Engineer track)
Additional Information
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.