Matt Erwin
About Matt Erwin
Matt Erwin is a Senior Recruiter at Joby Aviation, where he focuses on attracting top talent for the company's new facility in Dayton, Ohio. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having previously worked at LabCorp, Excelitas Technologies, QuEST Global, and Walgreens.
Work at Joby Aviation
Matt Erwin serves as a Senior Recruiter at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing innovative recruiting strategies to attract top-tier talent globally. He plays a crucial role in the expansion of Joby's workforce to support the rapid growth of the new facility in Dayton, Ohio. His responsibilities include crafting compelling technical job descriptions tailored to enhance the attractiveness of Joby's positions in the local market. Additionally, he generates comprehensive recruiting reports to optimize time-to-hire metrics and conducts rigorous interviews using structured techniques and technical assessments.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Joby Aviation, Matt Erwin accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. He worked at LabCorp as a Senior Recruiter and Team Lead from 2011 to 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. Following this, he served as a Senior Recruitment Consultant and Supervisor at Excelitas Technologies Corp. from 2018 to 2021 in Miamisburg, Ohio. He then transitioned to QuEST Global as a Talent Acquisition Training Manager/Senior Recruiter for one year before moving to Walgreens, where he worked as a Senior Research Recruiter/Senior Technical Sourcer from 2022 to 2024 in Deerfield, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Matt Erwin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare from the University of Arizona. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Louisville. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both technical and communication skills, which are essential in his recruitment roles. His expertise includes crafting job descriptions, conducting interviews, and developing recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals.
Recruitment Initiatives and Strategies
At Joby Aviation, Matt Erwin has pioneered recruitment efforts for the establishment of the company's new facility in Dayton, Ohio. He leads the creation and execution of an innovative recruiting strategy aimed at acquiring top-tier talent to drive the facility's success. His initiatives include actively participating in tech conferences and meetups to enhance Joby's industry presence and foster valuable connections. His focus on structured interview techniques and technical assessments ensures that the recruitment process is thorough and effective.