Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Turn complex electro-mechanical products into safe, reliable, repeatable production lines for Zipline's aircraft, docks, and logistics hardware.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Electro-mechanical Assembly)
Builds
Final assembly and feeder sub-assembly lines for autonomous logistics hardware
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Autonomous drone logistics
Required skills
Electro-mechanical assembly line scaling, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, Cp/Cpk, first-article processes, production validation, fixture/jig/tooling design, 3D CAD, MES/ERP, project ownership, DFM judgment
Preferred skills
Siemens NX, Minitab, JMP
Technologies
Siemens NX, Minitab, JMP, MES, ERP
Responsibilities
Coordinate capacity, layouts, equipment, and readiness with cross-functional teams; define and validate assembly sequences and release criteria; design, procure, install, and commission fixtures, gauges, and tooling; improve first-pass yield, throughput, and equipment reliability; investigate production issues and implement corrective actions; create SOPs and train technicians.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
