Quality Inspector Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline uses drones to deliver critical and lifesaving medicine to thousands of hospitals serving millions of people in multiple countries. Our mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies. Join Zipline and help us make this a reality for billions of people.

About the Role

As the Quality Inspector Supervisor at Zipline , you will lead our team of inspectors who safeguard the quality of all incoming parts and components that make our aircraft safe and reliable. You will be responsible for training, developing, and managing a team of inspectors, ensuring inspection best practices are upheld, and driving continuous improvements in how we assess hardware quality.

You will collaborate closely with the material planning team to align inspection priorities with production needs and with Quality Engineering to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions. This role requires a strong technical background in GD&T and inspection tooling, as well as excellent communication and task management skills to ensure the team's success.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys coaching others, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and takes pride in building inspection processes that scale.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and develop a team of quality inspectors, upholding best practices and providing training in inspection methods, GD&T interpretation, and use of tooling / fixtures.
• Set clear expectations for performance, hold the team accountable to quality standards, and create growth opportunities for individuals.
• Foster a culture of ownership, precision, and continuous improvement within the inspection team.

Inspection Planning & Prioritization

Technical Expertise

Process Improvement & Communication

What You'll Bring

Other Requirements

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!