Quality & Manufacturing Intern (Spring 2027)

The role

Interns will focus on either maintaining assembly lines and designing equipment for Top Level Assemblies or focusing on the quality and reliability of in-house manufacturing. Work involves design for manufacturing, process documentation, failure analysis, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Assist Design for X conversation with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist planning, budgeting, design, procurement, commissioning and validation of Assembly Lines
• Conduct time studies and maintain the Manufacturing Capacity Model
• Develop and maintain Process Documentation
• Design fixtures for assembly and inspection and propose automation strategies
• Assist in training operators and provide technical support for plant operations
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to troubleshoot production problems
• Establish and monitor KPIs of the assembly line performance
• Assist in Continuous Improvement projects
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to ensure product quality

Required qualifications

• Student pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Sta
• Must have at least completed the second year of Undergraduate studies
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Software
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings (with GD&T)
• Understanding of traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Understanding of Problem Solving Frameworks and RCA/ CAPA Techniques
• Willingness to work in a super fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• NX

Benefits

• Relocation support
• Housing stipend
• Overtime pay
• Paid sick time

Before you apply

• Candidates are limited to three applications within a 30-day period

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.