About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building the first instant logistics system that serves all humans equally. Leveraging expertise in robotics and autonomy, Zipline serves tens of millions of people around the world.

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About the Role

As a Quality Inspector at Zipline, you will be the first line of defense for the quality of all parts and components entering our manufacturing floor. You’ll run our receiving‑inspection test equipment, inspect hardware with our tooling set, and ensure every incoming batch meets our stringent quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed hands-on work, takes pride in thorough, accurate documentation, and is excited to develop processes that will scale 100x as our production rates increase rapidly.

What You'll Do

• Operate incoming‑material structural‑test equipment, running standardized load‑and‑stress protocols on received components
• Conduct general part inspections (dimensional, visual, and functional) using our broad array of precision tools
• Perform detailed inspections of many carbon fiber parts - identifying delaminations, voids, or dimensional deviations - and flagging discrepancies
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to extract inspection requirements and GD&T callouts
• Define our inspection processes as we scale, including what to inspect, how, and selecting the appropriate measurement tool for each task
• Accurately record inspection data in our quality‑management system, maintaining traceability of lot numbers and inspection outcomes
• Identify nonconformances, apply hold tags, and collaborate with Quality Engineering and Suppliers on root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives: refine inspection plans, reduce cycle times, and standardize best practices

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of hands‑on quality‑inspection experience in manufacturing, new product introduction, or a related field
• Strong technical literacy: Proven ability to read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documents, including a solid understanding of GD&T concepts and symbols
• Demonstrated skill selecting and using precision measurement tools
• Experience collaborating with engineering to identify systemic quality issues and improve real-world hardware
• Proficiency with quality documentation software such as 1Factory, task tracking software such as Jira, and general computer proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, process‑driven mindset
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ambition to improve the quality function at Zipline by developing inspection plans, making strategic quality decisions, and supporting new‑build phases
• Experience inspecting carbon‑fiber structures or composite materials strongly preferred

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and perform hands-on work throughout the day
• Comfort working with tools, chemicals, and hardware in a lab/manufacturing environment (including respirator use when required)

What Else You Need to Know

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!