Mechanical & Scaling Engineer, Droid
Core
Drive mechanical subsystems from design through DVT, PVT, tooling, and full-rate production for Zipline's autonomous delivery drones.
Role type
Senior Mechanical & Scaling Engineer (NPI/Manufacturing)
Builds
Autonomous drone delivery systems (droids) for global logistics
Domain
Aerospace/Robotics + Manufacturing Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, NPI execution, test campaign management, CAD (Siemens NX), GD&T, supplier engagement, manufacturing process knowledge (injection molding, composites, CNC), production line setup
Preferred skills
Automotive OEM experience, drone/robotics background, medical device experience, Chinese/Malaysian/Vietnamese CM setup experience, test rig design
Technologies
Siemens NX, CAD, Jira
Responsibilities
Own subsystem execution from concept to production ramp, lead test campaigns and root-cause analysis, establish NPI and production lines at contract manufacturers, manage supplier communication and ECOs, modify designs for manufacturability, drive first-article builds and pilot runs, travel to global manufacturing sites
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC