Zipline · 2 weeks ago
Quality Inspector Supervisor
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expZipline is a company that uses drones to deliver critical and lifesaving medicine to hospitals worldwide. As a Quality Inspector Supervisor, you will lead a team of inspectors to ensure the quality of parts and components for aircraft, while driving improvements and collaborating with other teams to meet production needs.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Supervise and develop a team of quality inspectors, upholding best practices and providing training in inspection methods, GD&T interpretation, and use of tooling/fixtures
Set clear expectations for performance, hold the team accountable to quality standards, and create growth opportunities for individuals
Foster a culture of ownership, precision, and continuous improvement within the inspection team
Partner with the material planning team to determine daily/weekly inspection priorities and allocate resources accordingly
Balance workloads across the team by understanding work scope, inspection complexity, and inspector capabilities
Ensure timely inspections that support production schedules without compromising quality
Act as the subject-matter expert on GD&T, metrology, and inspection tooling/fixtures
Review and critique inspection plans, drawings, and fixture designs, providing feedback on feasibility and tolerance stack-ups
Guide the team in using the right tools for each inspection and identifying tricky or non-obvious issues
Develop and refine inspection processes that scale with increased production rates
Ensure accurate documentation and traceability of inspection results in the quality-management system
Drive clear communication of inspection results, nonconformances, and priorities across teams
Collaborate with Quality Engineering to support root-cause investigations and corrective actions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or related fields, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
Deep technical literacy: proven expertise in GD&T, engineering drawings, schematics, and inspection plans
Strong knowledge of inspection tooling, fixtures, and metrology methods
Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and coach others in inspection best practices
Experience prioritizing workloads and balancing resources across a team
Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to clearly assign work, track progress, and communicate status
Experience collaborating with planning, engineering, and production teams to align quality and schedule goals
Proficiency with quality documentation software (e.g., 1Factory), task tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and general computer literacy
Strong attention to detail with a disciplined, process-driven mindset
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and perform hands-on work throughout the day
Comfort working with tools, chemicals, and hardware in a lab/manufacturing environment (including respirator use when required)
Preferred
Experience inspecting composites (carbon fiber or similar)
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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