Global Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Zipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own industrialization with suppliers, coordinating across Design, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to scale production. The role includes leading DFM reviews and guiding tooling choices to align with Zipline’s manufacturing standards.

You will drive supplier improvements in cost, quality, and scalability while supporting should-cost modelling and cross‑functional collaboration. Travel 30–60% to partners in Asia and North America is required.

Qualifications

• 2–15+ years in supplier quality engineering or related roles in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
• Experience launching components into volume production from prototype to mass production.
• CAD experience with NX, Catia or SolidWorks is a bonus.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001/IATF16949 or equivalent quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own industrialization activities at suppliers across design, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Lead supplier DFM reviews and guide tooling and assembly methods.
• Drive supplier improvements in scalability, cost and quality.
• Support pricing, negotiations and should‑cost modelling with GSM.

Skills

Supplier Quality Engineering

New Product Introduction

DFM/DFMA

PPAP & FAI

Quality Systems (AS9100/ISO9001/IATF)

Lean & SPC

Vendor/ supplier management

CAD (NX/Catia/SolidWorks)

Tools

CAD NX | Catia | SolidWorks

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to own industrialization with suppliers, coordinating across Design, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to scale production. The role includes leading DFM reviews and guiding tooling choices to align with Zipline’s manufacturing standards.

You will drive supplier improvements in cost, quality, and scalability while supporting should-cost modelling and cross‑functional collaboration. Travel 30–60% to partners in Asia and North America is required.