Mechanical Engineering Manager, Dropbox
Core
Lead the mechanical architecture, development, production, and field performance of Dropbox, a customer-facing product for Zipline's autonomous drone delivery system.
Role type
Senior IC Mechanical Engineering Manager (player-coach)
Builds
Dropbox (customer-facing loading and validation interface for autonomous drone pickups)
Domain
Logistics / Robotics / Autonomous Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical architecture, team management, electromechanical integration, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA, DFM/DFA, root-cause analysis, validation planning, supplier engagement
Preferred skills
Robotics, industrial automation, automotive, aerospace, environmental sealing, Siemens NX
Technologies
Sheet metal, injection-molded plastics, machined parts, castings, extrusions, seals, motors, actuators, transmissions, bearings, sensors, PCBAs, harnesses
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team of mechanical engineers; own the Dropbox mechanical architecture and roadmap; lead development of enclosures, structures, and mechanisms; drive system trades across safety, reliability, and cost; integrate mechanical design with sensing and firmware; lead prototype builds and production validation; resolve complex production or field failures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities