Zipline · 18 hours ago
Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Powertrain
South San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $229K/yr
5+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move through innovative logistics solutions. The Supplier Industrialization Engineer will lead component development qualification activities, work with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality production of electromechanical components.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own component development qualification activities at suppliers and interact with Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Integrated Planning, and Manufacturing Operations teams to scale Zipline’s manufacturing footprint
Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Planning, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Supply Chain teams
Participate in Supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, guide suppliers in efficient use of poka-yokes, best methods of gauging, and correct tools or assembly equipment to use
Provide feedback to Zipline Design teams to ensure alignment and incorporation of feedback during validation build phases and into mass production
Lead, track and improve Supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for design changes, new products and outsourcing initiatives
Lead and implement Supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
Guide Suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote seamless and efficient production of high quality electrical components
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Zipline’s Design, Internal Quality and Procurement teams
Collaborate with Zipline Design, Internal Quality and Manufacturing/NPI to determine ideal performance specifications and Supplier metrics
Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and supplier scorecards
Own should-cost modelling and support GSM in pricing/negotiations
Qualification
Required
You have worked for a minimum of 5 years in a fast paced and high growth environment as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineering
You have successfully launched into volume production complex mechanical / electromechanical components and assemblies from prototype through mass production stages
You have actively participated in product design efforts and thus know what it takes to transition from prototype to volume production (CAD system experience like Nx, Catia, Solidworks is a bonus)
You have worked with an established Quality System and applied it to improve your supply base (applicable standards are AS9100/ISO9001/IATF16949)
You have achieved measurable results with implementing Product Quality Planning with part suppliers and contract manufacturers, both domestic and overseas (applicable examples are Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, SPC)
You can thrive in structured and unstructured environments and are not dissuaded at the prospect of making hard decisions about what is important and urgent against a backdrop of limited resources
Preferred
Japanese-fluent or native speaker
You are a first principles problem solving - you understand the value of methods such as 8D, 5-WHY, Pareto Charts and Fishbone Diagrams because you have achieved measurable results by using them and influencing others to do the same
Technical expertise in at least several of the following disciplines: Motor manufacturing (Lamination, Winding, Magnets, etc), injection molding with mold flow simulation, machining, inspection fixture design, GD&T, metrology (CMM/OMM programming and inspection), manufacturing line setup, electro-mechanical assembly & testing etc
Experience managing vendors in various geographies with a strong understanding of what manufacturing excellence looks like across a variety of processes. Demonstrated ability to walk into a new potential supplier and rapidly assess industrialization capability, reliability and quality, and safety
You have a good understanding of and have successfully implemented the correct gated controls within a product development process and achieved the intended results
You have strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive aggressive timelines with key stakeholders internally and externally
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
And more
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
$1.92BKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementU.S. Department of StateScottish Mortgage Investment Trust
2026-01-21Series Unknown· $600M
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2024-06-01Series G· $350M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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