Manufacturing Engineer, Early Career

The role

You will help turn electro-mechanical aircraft, docks, and logistics hardware into safe, reliable, repeatable production processes. You will work on final assembly and feeder sub-assemblies at a manufacturing facility.

What you will do

• Help turn assembly ideas into pilot builds, validated processes, and production improvements.
• Design and improve fixtures, gauges, tooling, and workstations.
• Learn how process decisions are tested through PFMEAs, control plans, capability studies, first-article inspections, and validation.
• Use factory observations and production data to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and downtime.
• Investigate production issues with technicians and engineers, test possible root causes, and verify corrective actions.
• Write clear work instructions and process records, and support technician and operator training.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturing, layout, capacity, and equipment work.

Required qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, laboratories, student teams, academic or personal projects, or manufacturing work
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, and safe shop or laboratory practices
• Experience using 3D CAD to design parts, fixtures, jigs, tooling, or assemblies
• Familiarity with basic statistics, structured problem-solving, and process variation
• Ability to organize and analyze engineering or production data using Excel or similar tools
• Hands-on approach, attention to process details, curiosity about how products are built, and commitment to safety, quality, and reliable field operation
• Clear communication and collaboration with technicians and engineers
• Ownership of agreed tasks, documentation, and follow-through

Nice to have

• Siemens NX experience
• Exposure to Minitab, JMP, or MES/ERP systems

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.