What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Flow Expediter position at Joby Aviation?
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
We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Materials Expediter to support our production teams. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all required parts and materials are tracked, available, and delivered to the manufacturing teams on time. You'll also play a critical role in supporting new product launches by coordinating the flow of parts for initial builds, working closely with quality, supply chain, and design to prevent delays and keep production flowing in a fast-paced environment.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on logistics, problem-solving, and being a go-to person on the shop floor.
Responsibilities
- Ensure parts and materials for all production builds, including first-of-their-kind products, are available and staged for manufacturing on schedule.
- Track part deliveries, inventory status, and internal movement of materials to avoid production delays.
- Follow up with the quality team to prioritize inspection of critical parts and ensure they’re cleared for use, especially during new product assembly.
- Assist with sending parts to external suppliers (e.g., for finishing, machining, or processing) and track expected return dates.
- Maintain real-time visibility of part readiness and provide regular updates to manufacturing and engineering teams.
- Coordinate internally to resolve shortages, substitutions, or missing items quickly.
- Work closely with the supply chain team to stay informed on order statuses and delivery timelines.
- Participate in build readiness meetings with accurate, up-to-date material tracking information.
- Support general manufacturing operations by ensuring materials are always in the right place at the right time.
Required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 1–4 years of experience in a production support, expediting, or operations coordination role (startup or high-paced environment a plus).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with part flow, material handling, and production processes.
- Experience with ERP or inventory tracking systems.
- Excellent communicator and team player—able to collaborate across departments.
- Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment and taking initiative to solve problems quickly.
Desired
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $66,560 - $80,000/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.
Additional Information
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $66,560 - $80,000