Supplier Industrialization Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Core
Intern role focused on improving manufacturing operations and quality at critical suppliers for Zipline's autonomous drone logistics system.
Role type
Supplier Industrialization Engineering Intern
Builds
Manufacturing processes, assembly lines, and quality systems for drone production at contract manufacturers
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Autonomous logistics supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D CAD software proficiency, reading engineering drawings with GD&T, understanding of traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes, APQP and PPAP knowledge, problem-solving frameworks (8D, FTA, Pareto), root cause analysis techniques
Preferred skills
Fixture design, automation strategy proposal, KPI tracking for supplier performance
Technologies
NX, 3D CAD, GD&T
Responsibilities
Participate in Design for X (DfX) discussions, assist in assembly line planning and validation, develop process documentation and training materials, support supplier qualification and process implementation, design fixtures and propose automation strategies, perform root cause analysis and corrective actions, track supplier KPIs, assist in continuous improvement projects
Seniority
Intern