Precision Quality Inspector – Motors & Actuators

Western Magnetics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure our incoming parts and finished motors meet exacting standards. You will inspect magnets, laminations, bearings and PCBs, using GD&T and precision tools. You will work closely with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to prevent issues and protect product reliability.

You will document results, maintain traceability, and help drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams across U.S. factories.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Familiar with sampling plans and nonconformance reporting.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming and final inspections using drawings and specifications.
• Measure dimensional and functional characteristics with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and gauges.
• Review supplier documentation for conformance (certificates of conformance, test reports).
• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming material; write NCRs and support MRB dispositions.
• Maintain inspection records in ERP/MES and track defect trends.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and inspection instructions are updated.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Documentation & reporting

Quality inspection

Supplier quality collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in quality/manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin & thread gauges

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Job description

Westmag is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure our incoming parts and finished motors meet exacting standards. You will inspect magnets, laminations, bearings and PCBs, using GD&T and precision tools. You will work closely with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to prevent issues and protect product reliability.

You will document results, maintain traceability, and help drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams across U.S. factories.