Zipline
Electrical Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Long Range Platform
South San Francisco, California, USAmidAdded 2 months ago
About this role
Zipline is seeking an Industrialization Engineer to oversee the production readiness of electrical components for their Long Range Platform, a crucial aspect of their drone delivery service. This role bridges design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure reliable and repeatable production. You’ll own supplier relationships, drive process improvements, and ensure components meet stringent aviation-grade standards, directly impacting flight readiness and program schedules.
What you'll do
- Manage supplier relationships and technical decisions for electrical parts.
- Define and enforce quality criteria and inspection plans.
- Conduct supplier assessments and audits.
- Develop and validate manufacturing processes with suppliers.
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Track supplier performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
What they're looking for
- Supplier Industrialization
- PCBA Manufacturing
- Cable Assembly
- Wire Harnesses
- Quality Tools (PFMEA, SPC)
- 8D Problem Solving
- DFM/DFT
- Electrical Assembly
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Zipline
- Industry
- Logistics & Transportation
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with supplier audits and capability gap remediation. What steps did you take?
- Walk me through a time you led a root-cause investigation for a supplier defect. What methodologies did you use?