Scale-Up Manufacturing Engineer – Drone Motors & Actuators

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Westmag, a U.S.-based producer of drone motors and robot actuators, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to scale and optimize its manufacturing operations. You will collaborate across design, quality, and production to ensure efficient, cost-effective production with high quality standards.

The role emphasizes process improvement, line layout optimization, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced environment, with travel as needed and full work authorization in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in motor, actuator, drone, automotive, or robotics manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including automation, assembly, and quality control.
• Experience with root cause analysis, PFMEA, process improvement methodologies, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing execution systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel as needed to support manufacturing operations
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, training, documentation and controls to improve production efficiency and product quality
• Optimize production line layout and material flows for improved efficiency
• Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability of products
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues
• Support production ramp-up by scaling manufacturing processes
• Own implementation and execution of continuous improvement system and related projects
• Establish and maintain PFEP, PFMEA, process controls, and plant standards
• Support implementation of change management initiatives across the organization

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

Process Improvement

Quality Control

CAD

MES

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

Westmag, a U.S.-based producer of drone motors and robot actuators, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to scale and optimize its manufacturing operations. You will collaborate across design, quality, and production to ensure efficient, cost-effective production with high quality standards.

The role emphasizes process improvement, line layout optimization, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced environment, with travel as needed and full work authorization in the United States.