Zipline
Quality & Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Internship · Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- No years of experience specified.
- Education
- Pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, or Mathematics. Must have completed at least the second year of undergraduate studies; master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
About the job
Supports advanced manufacturing engineering or manufacturing quality engineering for Zipline’s aircraft assemblies, improving assembly processes, production equipment, product quality, and operational performance.
What you'll do
- Support assembly-line and equipment design, commissioning, validation, documentation, operator training, and continuous improvement (AME).
- Track manufacturing quality metrics; assist with failure analysis, root-cause investigation, and corrective actions (MQE).
- Help validate and optimize manufacturing processes and maintain quality or process documentation.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a listed field; undergraduate students must have completed at least their second year.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software and ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T.
- Understanding of traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of APQP, PPAP, problem-solving frameworks, and RCA/CAPA techniques.
Nice to have
- NX
Pay
$40 per hour (hourly rate; currency not specified in the posting)
Tools
NX, GD&T, APQP, PPAP, 8D, FTA, Pareto Analysis
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