Zipline
Mechanical Design Engineer - Droid SMI
South San Francisco, California, USAmidAdded 1 month ago
About this role
Zipline is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own subsystems of their next-generation droid delivery container, EV3, from initial concept through production. This role involves collaborating closely with industrial designers, defining requirements, creating CAD models (Siemens NX preferred), and ensuring designs are manufacturable and scalable. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, hands-on prototyping skills, and experience working with contract manufacturers.
What you'll do
- Own subsystem design from architecture to production ramp.
- Collaborate with industrial design to translate aesthetics into engineered products.
- Define and negotiate subsystem requirements with cross-functional teams.
- Design in CAD (Siemens NX) and iterate on designs quickly.
- Design test fixtures and assembly aids for efficient production.
What they're looking for
- Mechanical Engineering
- CAD (Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
- Prototyping
- Injection Molding
- Tolerance Analysis
Benefits
- Global scale impact
- Cross-disciplinary hardware team
- Direct impact on people’s lives
- Scaling the future of logistics
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Zipline
- Industry
- Logistics & Transportation
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience taking a product from concept to production, specifically highlighting your role and responsibilities.
- How do you balance industrial design aesthetics with manufacturing constraints and cost considerations?