Zipline · 1 month ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
South San Francisco, California, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$38/hr - $42/hr
Start in 2026 SummerZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move by building an instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. As a Supplier Industrialization Engineering Intern, you will contribute to improving manufacturing operations and quality at critical suppliers, working on design for manufacturability, assembly, and process improvements.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Participate in DfX discussions with internal and external stakeholders to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly, and efficiency across Zipline’s Top Level Assemblies (TLAs) and sub-assemblies
Assist with the planning, budgeting, design, procurement, commissioning, and validation of assembly lines and associated equipment at Zipline for Product Validation Builds and mass production at contract manufacturers (CMs)
Develop and maintain key process documentation such as Manufacturing Process Flows, FMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions
Provide training to operators and quality teams to ensure consistent standards in manufacturing and assembly processes
Support in evaluating and qualifying new suppliers, ensuring they meet Zipline’s quality and production standards
Assist in implementing manufacturing processes at supplier facilities to meet the Zipline Approval Process (ZAP) requirements
Design fixtures for assembly and inspection, and propose automation strategies to improve efficiency and reliability, both at Zipline and supplier facilities
Assist in performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues
Monitor and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as first-pass yield, on-time delivery, and cost of poor quality, generating regular reports for internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvements
Assist in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality at both Zipline and its supplier locations
Qualification
Required
Must have at least completed the second year of your Undergraduate studies. Masters and PhD students are also eligible
Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred) & ability to read Engineering Drawings (with GD&T)
Understanding of traditional & non-traditional manufacturing processes (Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Stamping, 3D Printing, PCBA Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electromechanical Assembly, etc.)
Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Understanding of Problem Solving Frameworks (8D, FTA, Pareto Analysis, etc.) & RCA/ CAPA Techniques used within these frameworks
Willingness to work in a super fast-paced environment that is in a constant state of evolution
Be a student pursuing a(n) graduate/ undergraduate degree in one of the following concentrations: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Mathematics
Benefits
Housing stipend
Overtime pay
Relocation support
Paid sick time
And more
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
Founded in 2011
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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