Quality Technician

Western Magnetics Company; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag in the United States is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure incoming components and finished products meet our stringent standards. You will inspect magnets, laminations, bearings, and PCBAs, verify tests, and work closely with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to prevent issues before shipment.

You will perform receiving inspections, document results, review certificates of conformance, conduct final inspections, maintain traceability, and help calibrate inspection

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management practices.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Ability to read certificates of conformance and test reports.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Hands-on measurement with precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection of purchased parts and raw materials using drawings, GD&T, specifications and approved sampling plans.
• Measure dimensional and functional characteristics with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin and thread gauges, optical comparators and Keyence systems.
• Conduct first article inspections on new parts and suppliers, documenting results.
• Review supplier documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming materials and support MRB dispositions.
• Provide inspection data to support supplier corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
• Perform final inspection of finished motors and actuators, including tests before release.
• Verify traceability, packaging, and shipping paperwork; prepare certificates of conformance.
• Inspect returned products and document findings for investigations.
• Maintain inspection records in ERP/MES and track defect trends.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and used correctly; help improve inspection instructions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Documentation

Communication

GD&T reading

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in quality/manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

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.