About the role
About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Reverse Logistics Technical Lead to join our Reverse Logistics team. This role is based remotely in the United States. In this pivotal role, you will drive the technical strategy and execution for rebuilding and refurbishment processes, with a significant focus on aviation assets. You will lead technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and utilize data-driven insights to optimize our reverse logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of drone principles, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a proven history of successfully leading technical projects.
What You’ll Do:
- Spearhead technical projects focused on the end-to-end reverse logistics lifecycle for returned assets and drones, encompassing diagnosis, harvesting of components, rebuilding, and refurbishment processes.
- Design, develop, and implement streamlined and efficient technical processes for the triage, repair, rebuilding, and refurbishment of assets, ensuring adherence to stringent quality control standards at each stage.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Service Providers, to optimize the overall reverse logistics flow, identify areas for improvement, and drive initiatives that demonstrably reduce costs, improve turnaround times, and enhance the quality of refurbished products.