Manufacturing Project Manager – Continuous Improvement

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Salary

$96K-$132K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

84% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Operations From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Manufacturing Project Manager – Continuous Improvement Marina, CA, US 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 workshops and structured problem-solving events (A3, DMAIC, VSM) to accelerate team capability. Partner with finance to develop project business cases and validate cost savings upon project closure. Champion a culture of continuous improvement through training, coaching, and visible leadership on the shop floor. Required

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