Manufacturing Scale-Up Intern — Supplier Ops

Namely; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking an SIE Intern to help scale supplier industrialization and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. The role involves design-for-manufacturing collaboration, process design, and cross-functional teamwork at Zipline’s suppliers.

You will document manufacturing processes, support CPAs and RCA efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier network.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related fields.
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings (GD&T) and use 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity with APQP/PPAP and quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in DfX discussions to optimize manufacturability and assembly.
• Assist design, process design, and validation of manufacturing lines.
• Document processes (FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions) and train operators.
• Support supplier qualification and implementation of manufacturing processes at supplier sites.
• Contribute to RCA/CAPA activities and track KPIs like OTD and first-pass yield.

Skills

NX CAD

GD&T

APQP

PPAP

8D

Education

Undergraduate – sophomore or higher

Tools

Engineering drawings software

Job description

Zipline is seeking an SIE Intern to help scale supplier industrialization and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. The role involves design-for-manufacturing collaboration, process design, and cross-functional teamwork at Zipline’s suppliers.

You will document manufacturing processes, support CPAs and RCA efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier network.