Nathan Sharifrazi
About Nathan Sharifrazi
Nathan Sharifrazi is a Lead Quality Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical design and quality control across various industries, including aerospace and automotive. He has worked for notable organizations such as NASA, SpaceX, and Zipline, and holds degrees from UC Irvine and the University of Cambridge.
Current Role at Zipline
Nathan Sharifrazi serves as the Lead Quality Engineer at Zipline, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality of products and processes within the organization. His responsibilities include implementing quality control measures and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance overall efficiency.
Previous Experience at The Boring Company
Nathan worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer at The Boring Company for four months in 2017. His role involved contributing to the design and development of innovative tunneling technologies. This experience provided him with insights into the engineering challenges associated with large-scale infrastructure projects.
Education and Expertise
Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Aerospace from UC Irvine, completed in 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Industrial Systems, Manufacture, and Management from the University of Cambridge in 2019. His expertise includes Lean Six Sigma and Process Optimization, which are essential for enhancing manufacturing processes and quality control.
Background in Research and Development
Nathan has a strong background in Research and Development (R&D), having worked in various roles that emphasize innovation in engineering. His experience includes positions at NASA Glenn Research Center and Chapman University, where he contributed to research projects that aimed to advance engineering solutions.
Diverse Engineering Roles
Throughout his career, Nathan has held diverse engineering roles across multiple organizations. He has worked as a Supplier Quality and Industrialization Engineer at Zipline, a Build Reliability Engineer at SpaceX, and a Lead Electro Mechanical Design Engineer at UC Irvine. His varied experiences have equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to different aspects of mechanical design and manufacturing.