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Manufacturing Engineer

Westmag · South San Francisco · On-site

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About Westmag

Backed by Menlo.

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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. For more information, visit westmag.com .

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.

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...

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