Quality Inspector (SkillBridge)

The role

You will inspect parts and components entering the manufacturing floor. You will operate test equipment, conduct part inspections, and record data in a quality-management system.

What you will do

• Operate incoming-material structural-test equipment
• Conduct general part inspections using precision tools
• Perform detailed inspections of carbon fiber parts
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
• Define inspection processes as the company scales
• Record inspection data in a quality-management system
• Identify nonconformances and collaborate on root-cause analysis
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on quality-inspection experience in manufacturing, new product introduction, or a related field
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents
• Understanding of GD&T concepts and symbols
• Skill selecting and using precision measurement tools
• Experience collaborating with engineering to identify systemic quality issues
• Proficiency with quality documentation software such as 1Factory
• Proficiency with task tracking software such as Jira
• General computer proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, process-driven mindset
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Comfort working with tools, chemicals, and hardware in a lab/manufacturing environment including respirator use when required

Nice to have

• Experience inspecting carbon-fiber structures or composite materials

Before you apply

• Only open to active-duty U.S. military service members
• Must be approved or eligible for approval to participate in the DoW SkillBridge program
• Must be in final 180 days of service

About the company

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine, and essential goods.