Quality & Manufacturing Intern (Fall 2026)

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.

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

We will host our Fall 2026 interns from September to December.

As an AME Intern, you will be focused on maintaining assembly lines & designing equipment for Zipline’s Top Level Assemblies (TLAs) that will be manufactured at Zipline's Final Assembly and End of Line Testing.

This involves working with internal & external cross-functional stakeholders on design for manufacturing & assembly, assembly process and equipment design, assembly line commissioning, validation & continuous improvement to ensure Zipline can continue to serve its customers with better operational efficiency.

As an MQE Intern, you will be focused on the quality and reliability of Zipline’s in-house manufacturing.

This involves tracking yield performance, performing root cause analysis and corrective action implementation on assembly and functional test failures, and helping to build a world class manufacturing organization by implementing innovative processes to improve performance during manufacturing and in the field

Assist Design for X conversation with internal & external stakeholders for Zipline TLAs and sub-assemblies.

Assembly Line Management:

At Zipline, the Quality and Manufacturing team is essential to delivering safe, reliable, and scalable products that power our global operations. The team is made up of two key disciplines:

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)

and

Manufacturing Quality Engineering (MQE)

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Together, they drive excellence across the entire product lifecycle — from early design and prototyping to high-volume production and field performance. AME ensures our manufacturing processes are innovative, efficient, and scalable, while MQE safeguards product integrity and compliance through rigorous quality standards and continuous improvement.