Manufacturing Project Manager – Continuous Improvement

Job description

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Project Manager to lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across our production operations. This role sits at the intersection of quality, efficiency, and strategic execution. Driving measurable gains in quality, capacity, lead time, cost, and production certification. You will own the full project lifecycle from opportunity identification through implementation and results verification. Responsibilities: - Develop and manage a portfolio of CI projects aligned with annual operations goals; track milestones, risks, and financial impact. - Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to analyze root causes and design sustainable process solutions. - Lead cross-functional project teams spanning engineering, quality, supply chain, and production. - Establish and monitor KPIs — including OEE, scrap rate, DPMO, and on-time delivery — to quantify improvement outcomes. - Coordinate production certification activities (PPAP, FAI, process validation) from planning through customer approval. - Build and maintain CI dashboards and reporting cadences for operations leadership and stakeholders. - Facilitate workshop...