Senior Technical Recruiter

Western Magnetics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag seeks a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead talent acquisition for engineers and operators shaping our drone motor and actuator manufacturing. You will own recruiting end-to-end, build scalable pipelines, and partner with senior leadership to align hiring with business goals.

You will drive metrics, enhance employer branding, and implement data-driven sourcing in a fast‑growing US company that values on-site collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in talent acquisition, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record building and scaling recruiting functions in a high-growth environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end talent acquisition: sourcing, interviewing, and closing top candidates across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions.
• Build and scale recruiting infrastructure, including pipelines, employer branding, referral programs, and interview processes, to support rapid headcount growth.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to translate business goals into hiring plans and role requirements.
• Track and report on hiring metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline health, and offer acceptance, to continuously improve recruiting effectiveness.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Leadership

Hiring plans

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ATS platforms

AI recruiting

HRIS

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 the Senior Technical Recruiter at Westmag, you will lead the company's talent acquisition efforts, building the pipelines and hiring processes that bring in the engineers and operators who will scale our drone motor and actuator manufacturing. This role is designed for someone with deep recruiting expertise who can own recruiting end-to-end and serve as a true talent acquisition expert as we grow.

What you'll own

• Own end-to-end talent acquisition: sourcing, interviewing, and closing top candidates across engineering, manufacturing, and business functions.
• Build and scale recruiting infrastructure, including pipelines, employer branding, referral programs, and interview processes, to support rapid headcount growth.
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to translate business goals into hiring plans and role requirements.
• Track and report on hiring metrics, including time-to-fill, pipeline health, and offer acceptance, to continuously improve recruiting effectiveness.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in talent acquisition/recruiting, with at least 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record building and scaling recruiting functions in a high-growth environment.
• Experience partnering directly with senior leadership and hiring managers on recruiting.
• Experience with ATS/recruiting tech stacks, AI recruiting platforms, and data-driven sourcing.
• Hands-on people operations experience alongside a primary focus on recruiting, such as onboarding, benefits, or HRIS.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in robotics, drone, or advanced manufacturing industries.