Zipline · 17 hours ago
Quality Manufacturing Engineer
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expZipline is a company that uses drones to deliver critical and lifesaving medicine to hospitals worldwide. The Quality Manufacturing Engineer will ensure that every vehicle meets high-performance standards by driving inspection findings, leading root-cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Serve as the first line of defense for part and vehicle performance: review and disposition discrepancies coming from all production processes: from receiving inspections to system end-of-line tests
Lead root-cause analyses on one-off and recurring quality issues, driving corrective-action plans through to closure
Collaborate with Supplier Industrialization to provide actionable feedback, qualify new vendors, and improve incoming part quality
Define and document inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and rework procedures for common failures in mechanical, electrical, and composite systems
Partner with Test and EOL Engineers to iterate on test-station designs, refine protocols, and streamline data capture
Occasionally execute hands-on inspections or audits to validate new procedures and train Quality Technicians
Analyze quality data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, generate insights, and recommend process improvements
Own change-control and revision of quality documentation—SOPs, work instructions, and technical drawings—to ensure current best practices are followed
Qualification
Required
5+ years in quality engineering, supplier development engineering, or equivalent roles within complex manufacturing environments
Demonstrated expertise in root-cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, FMEA), control plan development, and corrective-action frameworks (8D, CAPA)
Strong technical writing skills: able to craft clear inspection plans, work instructions, and supplier feedback reports
Hands-on understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or composite inspection techniques, plus familiarity with GD&T
Experience partnering with suppliers on quality improvement and industrialization activities
Excellent collaboration skills: able to influence across Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supplier teams
Continuous-improvement orientation with a track record of driving cycle-time reductions or yield improvements
Experience using and navigating work tracking software such as Jira, and ERP systems such as Odoo
Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods during inspection runs
Willingness to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to clean‑room or lab protocols when required
Flexibility to support multiple shift schedules or overtime during high‑volume receiving periods
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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