Quality & Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)
On-siteSouth San Francisco, California, United States
South San Francisco, California, United StatesOn-siteInternshipEntry LevelLOGISTICSSmall
InternshipEntry LevelSmallLOGISTICS
Job Summary
Conduct design for manufacturing conversations, manage assembly line planning and capacity models, and develop process documentation for Zipline's Top Level Assemblies. Perform root cause analysis on production failures, track yield performance metrics, and implement corrective actions to ensure manufacturing quality and continuous improvement. Design fixtures, train operators, and validate processes for both product validation builds and mass production environments. Assist cross-functional stakeholders in optimizing assembly processes and reducing costs while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Be a student pursuing a(n) graduate/ undergraduate degree in one of the following concentrations: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Mathematics.
- Must have at least completed the second year of your Undergraduate studies.
- Masters and PhD students are also eligible.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred) & ability to read Engineering Drawings (with GD&T)
- Understanding of traditional & non-traditional manufacturing processes (Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Stamping, 3D Printing, PCBA Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electromechanical Assembly, etc.)
- Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Understanding of Problem Solving Frameworks (8D, FTA, Pareto Analysis, etc.) & RCA/ CAPA Techniques used within these frameworks
- Willingness to work in a super fast-paced environment that is in a constant state of evolution
- Our internships are full-time positions, in-person at our South San Francisco or Dallas office.
- We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May/June - August/September.
- Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.
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