Quality Engineer
Westmag · Westmag is an American company that makes robot actuators and drone motors.
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About Westmag
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.
About the role
As a Quality & Test Engineer at Westmag, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our drone motors and robotic actuators. You will develop and implement quality control processes, design and maintain test protocols, and analyze quality data to drive continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and customer teams to uphold product excellence and customer satisfaction.
What you'll own
Develop, maintain, and execute testing protocols and procedures for drone motors and actuators.
Design and improve quality control processes to ensure product reliability and consistency.
Analyze test data and quality metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and field applications to resolve quality and performance issues.
Participate in supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes.
Support product qualification and certification activities.
Document quality and test processes adhering to industry best practices and company standards.
Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in quality engineering, test engineering, or a related function in manufacturing, preferably in motor, robotics, or aerospace industries.
Experience designing and implementing test protocols and quality systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.
Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or similar.
Proficient with test equipment, data acquisition systems, and statistical analysis tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred qualifications
Experience with drone motor or robotic actuator testing and quality assurance.
Knowledge of motor control, thermal management, and reliability engineering.
Familiarity with manufacturing process controls and supplier quality management.
Experience with test automation and software tools for test management.
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