Manufacturing Engineer: Scale & Optimize Drone Motors

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Westmag, based in South San Francisco, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to scale and optimize processes for drone motors and actuators. You will collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong CAD/MES skills, and a proven track record in lean methods, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement in high-speed environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of automation, assembly and quality control.
• Experience with root cause analysis and lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD and MES.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to support manufacturing operations.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsabilités

• Develop 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.

Connaissances

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

CAD software

MES

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Outils

CAD software

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Description du poste

Westmag, based in South San Francisco, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to scale and optimize processes for drone motors and actuators. You will collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective manufacturing operations.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong CAD/MES skills, and a proven track record in lean methods, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement in high-speed environments.