Full-Time
Quality Engineer
Western Magnetics
11-50 employees
U.S. drone motors and actuators manufacturer
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
South San Francisco, CA, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in quality engineering or a related function is required, preferably in the motor, robotics, or aerospace industries.
- Experience with quality management systems, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action processes is required.
- The ability to interpret data and drive design and process improvements is required.
- Proficiency with inspection equipment, measurement tools, statistical analysis, and quality methodologies such as statistical process control, failure mode and effects analysis, and 8D is required.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams is required.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems and processes across production and research and development.
- Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Define and monitor quality metrics, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards for motors and actuators.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test engineering teams to resolve quality and reliability issues.
- Support new product introduction, qualification, and certification activities.
- Manage supplier quality, incoming inspection, and non-conformance processes.
- Document quality procedures, develop standard operating procedures, and train technicians and operators on quality standards.
- Experience with drone motor or robotic actuator quality and reliability.
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
- Experience with supplier quality management and certification activities.
Westmag designs and manufactures drone motors and robot actuators in the United States, starting with Factory 01 in South San Francisco. It automates winding, assembly, and testing on an integrated production platform to produce core motion components—the “muscle” of physical AI—for drones, humanoid robots, and other autonomous systems. The company differentiates itself by onshoring production and vertically integrating design, manufacturing, and the supply chain, including upstream subcomponents, to reduce dependence on foreign parts and improve cost control. Its goal is to scale production to hundreds of thousands to millions of motors and actuators annually for domestic and allied customers, while expanding a standardized product catalog for both high- and low-volume buyers.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$11M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2025
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Westmag says production is already ramping, with hundreds of thousands of units on order.
- The August 26, 2026 website shows active testing and ongoing production.
- EU Motors and Modal Motors expanding U.S. factories validate domestic motor demand in 2026.
What critics are saying
- EU Motors opened Florida production in February 2026, compressing Westmag's domestic pricing window.
- Westmag remains seed-funded while Factory 01 ramps, creating an execution deadline before follow-on capital.
- If defense and robotics orders slip, Westmag faces existential cash burn before scale.
What makes Western Magnetics unique
- Westmag vertically integrates design, winding, assembly, and validation in South San Francisco Factory 01.
- June 2, 2026 seed from a16z, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo validates demand.
- Westmag targets domestic drone motors and robot actuators, cutting reliance on foreign components.
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↑ 0%Westmag emerges with $11 million seed led by Andreessen Horowitz to build america's drone motor and robot actuator industry. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, emerged from stealth today with $11 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, closed this $11M in funding in...
Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, emerged from stealth today with $11 million in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors.