Manufacturing Intern

Zulu Pods is building America’s next-generation component and sub-system company, and we are seeking highly motivated team players to join us in this mission.

We believe in bringing your human to work and embrace out of the box thinking and creativity. We also believe in excellence and competence, with an engineering team boasting extensive turbomachinery mechanical design expertise and holding a combined experience of more than 150 years.

At Zulu Pods, we

• operate with Integrity,
• take Extreme Ownership,
• lift each other up with Servant Leadership,
• win by Exceeding Expectations, and
• succeed with Optimistic Vision.

If these values describe you, please continue:

Zulu Pods is seeking an intern who will work with our advanced manufacturing team at our Northampton, Massachusetts location. The selected individual will help stand up our production manufacturing capabilities for our Primary and SmartPOD products. These devices are state of the art and will require implementation of advanced manufacturing practices.

We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, and recognized leadership experience. This will be a hands-on role responsible for assembling components or operating production equipment to create high-quality finished products. We are looking for individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude who are eager to learn the principles of precision machining and/or complex assembly. 

Lastly, working at a start-up is dynamic and may take on many other shapes. This also means that there will be opportunities to develop this role to suit your skills and interests, even outside of manufacturing.  

Responsibilities:

• Assembly: Read and interpret basic blueprints, work instructions, and schematic diagrams to correctly assemble mechanical or electrical components.
• Machining Support: Assist in setting up, operating, and monitoring production machinery (CNC or manual mills, lathes, etc.) under the guidance of a senior Machinist.
• Tool Use: Use various hand tools, power tools, and fixtures to assemble, modify, or prepare components.
• Quality Control: Conduct inspections or tests to ensure products meet specifications and document results.
• Prototyping: Support the development and testing of prototypes, including setting up additive manufacturing systems or preparing materials.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (engineers, designers, and quality assurance) to implement process improvements or new technologies.
• Research and Development: Investigate new manufacturing techniques, materials, or tools to enhance production efficiency or product quality.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment, including equipment maintenance checks.
• Documentation: Complete production logs and quality documentation accurately.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational or Technical School certificate/degree in Machining, Manufacturing, Welding, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum Overall GPA of 3.0
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Math Skills: Basic shop math skills (addition, subtraction, reading measurements).
• Computer Skills: Google Suite, MasterCam, Fanuc
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (due to the nature of defense-related work).