Supplier Industrialization Engineer

The role

You will own component development qualification activities at suppliers and interact with various teams to scale manufacturing. You will lead supplier manufacturing process development, implement improvements in scalability, cost, and quality, and facilitate technical communication between suppliers and internal teams.

What you will do

• Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities.
• Participate in Supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Guide suppliers in efficient use of poka-yokes, gauging, and assembly equipment.
• Provide feedback to Zipline Design teams for validation and mass production.
• Lead and track Supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness.
• Lead and implement Supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
• Guide Suppliers in developing robust processes for high quality electrical components.
• Facilitate communication of technical requirements between Suppliers and internal teams.
• Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and supplier scorecards.
• Own should-cost modelling and support GSM in pricing/negotiations.

Required qualifications

• 2-15+ years in a fast paced and high growth environment as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Process Engine
• Successfully launched complex manufactured components and assemblies from prototype through mass production.
• Actively participated in product design efforts.
• Implemented First Article Inspection criteria, PPAP requirements, and Supplier Quality Scorecard metrics.
• Worked with an established Quality System (AS9100/ISO9001/IATF16949).
• Achieved measurable results with implementing Product Quality Planning with part suppliers and contract manufacturers (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC).

Nice to have

• CAD system experience like Nx, Catia, Solidworks
• Advanced technical degree with experience developing new products, managing transition from prototype to mass production, and creating order from chaos
• First principles problem solving using methods such as 8D, 5-WHY, Pareto Charts and Fishbone Diagrams
• Technical expertise in PCBA Assembly, PCB Fabrication, Carbon Fiber/Composites, Machining/Casting/Extruded/Stamping, Motor Manufacturing, Injection Molding, inspection fixture design, GD&T, metrology
• Experience managing vendors in various geographies
• Understanding and implementation of correct gated controls within a product development process
• Strong project management skills

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
• Sales incentives
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

About the company

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