Supplier Industrialization Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

The role

You will focus on improving manufacturing operations and quality at critical suppliers. This involves working with stakeholders on design for manufacturing, process design, statistical quality control, and root cause analysis.

What you will do

• Participate in DfX discussions to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly.
• Assist with planning, budgeting, design, procurement, commissioning, and validation of assembly lines.
• Develop and maintain process documentation like Manufacturing Process Flows, FMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
• Provide training to operators and quality teams.
• Support evaluating and qualifying new suppliers.
• Assist in implementing manufacturing processes at supplier facilities.
• Design fixtures for assembly and inspection and propose automation strategies.
• Assist in performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and track Key Performance Indicators such as first-pass yield, on-time delivery, and cost of poor quality.
• Assist in Continuous Improvement projects to enhance manufacturing processes.

Required qualifications

• Must have at least completed the second year of your Undergraduate studies.
• Masters and PhD students are also eligible.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD Software.
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings (with GD&T).
• Understanding of traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes (Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Stamping, 3D Printing, PCBA Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electromechanical Assembly,
• Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Understanding of Problem Solving Frameworks (8D, FTA, Pareto Analysis, etc.) and RCA/ CAPA Techniques.
• Willingness to work in a super fast-paced environment.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, or Mathematics.

Nice to have

• NX preferred

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Candidates are limited to three (3) 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.