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About the Role
The Manufacturing Engineer at Westmag will play a pivotal role in scaling and optimizing the company's manufacturing processes for drone motors and robot actuators. You will work closely with design, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency and product quality.
- Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability of products.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
- Support production ramp-up by developing scalable manufacturing techniques and protocols.
- Establish and maintain manufacturing documentation, process controls, and standards.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to ensure materials and components meet quality and delivery requirements.
- Utilize data and metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in motor, actuator, drone, or robotics manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including automation, assembly, and quality control.
- Experience with root cause analysis, process improvement methodologies, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing execution systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support manufacturing operations.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Experience with drone motor or robotic actuator manufacturing.
- Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
- Knowledge of supply chain management and vendor relations.
Skills
- CAD software
- Manufacturing execution systems
- Root cause analysis
- Process improvement methodologies
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Supply chain management
- Vendor relations
Location
- South San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators.
- The company designs and manufactures its products in South San Francisco, committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market.
- Westmag is ramping production to serve leading drone and robot companies with millions of motors and actuators.
- Westmag is headquartered in South San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors.