Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Core
Own technical readiness and ongoing performance of suppliers producing machined parts, plastics, composites, motors, rotating components, and mechanical or electromechanical assemblies for Zipline's autonomous aviation platform.
Role type
Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Builds
Mechanical supply chain for safety-critical autonomous drone delivery systems
Domain
Aerospace/Aviation + Mechanical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: stable manufacturing, inspection, and qualification processes for hardware)
Required skills
Supplier qualification, production readiness, GD&T, tolerance analysis, manufacturing process knowledge, root-cause analysis, corrective action planning, risk management, technical audits, process validation
Preferred skills
Precision machining, injection molding, composites, motors, bearings, shafts, gears, seals, bonding, welding, coatings, NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, APQP, PPAP, FAI, SPC, gauge R&R
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo
Responsibilities
Lead technical audits, validation builds, and production-readiness reviews; Define risk-based qualification, inspection, and control plans; Evaluate supplier tooling, fixtures, and process flow; Lead containment and permanent corrective action for supplier quality issues; Partner with Design Engineering to resolve deviations and improve specifications; Travel to supplier and Zipline sites to support qualification and issue resolution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC