Quality Technician

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag is seeking a Quality Technician to assure that every incoming part and every finished motor or actuator meets our strict quality standards. You will inspect components, verify procedures, and document results to support supplier quality and MRB decisions.

You will work closely with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to catch issues early and protect product reliability from U.S. factories. Experience with GD&T and precision measurement is essential.

Qualifications

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

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 drawings

GD&T knowledge

Precision measurement tools

Documentation

Supplier communication

US work authorization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Keyence Optical

Zeiss CMM

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Vision measurement system

ERP/MES systems

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.