Quality Technician

Western Magnetics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Quality Technician to ensure incoming parts and finished motors meet standards. You will inspect magnets, stator laminations, bearings, and PCBs, performing FAI, NCRs, and final tests as part of a cross-functional team.

You will maintain inspection records in ERP/MES, ensure calibration, and support MRB dispositions while communicating with suppliers to uphold quality across U.S. factories.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing or engineering is a plus.
• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Hands-on proficiency with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and pin and thread gauges.
• Working knowledge of sampling plans, nonconformance reporting and ISO 9001.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined, accurate documentation habits.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection of purchased parts and raw materials using drawings, GD&T, specifications and approved sampling plans (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).
• Measure dimensional and functional characteristics with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin and thread gauges, optical comparators and Keyence Optical Systems.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) on new parts, new suppliers, and revised drawings and document results in standard reports.
• Review supplier documentation, including certificates of conformance, material certifications and test reports, for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming incoming or finished material; write nonconformance reports (NCRs) and support Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions.
• Provide inspection data and evidence to Supplier Quality Engineers to support supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and root-cause investigations.
• Perform final inspection of finished motors and actuators, including visual, dimensional and labeling checks, and confirm required functional tests have passed before release.
• Verify traceability, packaging and shipping paperwork, and prepare certificates of conformance for outgoing shipments.
• Inspect returned products and document findings to support investigations.
• Maintain accurate inspection records in our ERP and MES systems and track trends in supplier quality and incoming and outgoing defect rates.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated, maintained and used correctly, and help develop and improve inspection instructions and checklists.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings (GD&T)

Precision measurement tools

Documentation discipline

Communication with suppliers

Attention to detail

US work authorization

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED; associate degree/technical certificate a plus

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin and thread gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

About Westmag

Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag is committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. For more information, visit westmag.com.

About the Role

As a Quality Technician at Westmag, you will help make sure every part we receive and every product we ship meets our standards. You will inspect incoming components such as magnets, stator laminations, magnet wire, bearings, shafts, machined housings, and PCBAs, and verify finished motors and actuators before they leave the building. Working closely with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering, you will catch problems early and directly protect the reliability of what Westmag ships from U.S. factories.

What You'll Own

• Perform receiving inspection of purchased parts and raw materials using drawings, GD&T, specifications and approved sampling plans (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).

• Measure dimensional and functional characteristics with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin and thread gauges, optical comparators and Keyence Optical Systems.

• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) on new parts, new suppliers, and revised drawings and document results in standard reports.

• Review supplier documentation, including certificates of conformance, material certifications and test reports, for completeness and accuracy.

• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming incoming or finished material; write nonconformance reports (NCRs) and support Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions.

• Provide inspection data and evidence to Supplier Quality Engineers to support supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and root-cause investigations.

• Perform final inspection of finished motors and actuators, including visual, dimensional and labeling checks, and confirm required functional tests have passed before release.

• Verify traceability, packaging and shipping paperwork, and prepare certificates of conformance for outgoing shipments.

• Inspect returned products and document findings to support investigations.

• Maintain accurate inspection records in our ERP and MES systems and track trends in supplier quality and incoming and outgoing defect rates.

• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated, maintained and used correctly, and help develop and improve inspection instructions and checklists.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing or engineering discipline is a plus.

• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection, preferably incoming or final inspection in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.

• Hands‑on proficiency with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges and pin and thread gauges.

• Working knowledge of sampling plans, nonconformance reporting and quality management systems such as ISO 9001.

• Strong attention to detail and disciplined, accurate documentation habits.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming or operating a Keyence Optical, Zeiss CMM (e.g., PC‑DMIS, Calypso) or vision measurement system.

• Experience inspecting electromechanical components such as magnets, laminations, bearings, wire or PCBAs.

• ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI).

• Familiarity with AS9100 or IATF 16949 environments and first article inspection standards such as AS9102.

• Experience with ERP or MES systems for inspection records and inventory holds.

Westmag is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.