NPI Engineer

About Westmag

Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators. The company designs and manufactures its products in South San Francisco, committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. Westmag is ramping production to serve leading drone and robot companies with millions of motors and actuators. Westmag is headquartered in South San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. For more information, visit westmag.com. 

About the role

As an NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer at Westmag, you will be a key contributor in the development and successful launch of new drone motor and actuator products. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth transfer of new products from design to mass production. Your efforts will help guarantee product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and timely delivery.

What you'll own

• Manage and coordinate new product introduction projects, ensuring alignment between design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Develop and maintain production processes and documentation for new products.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues during product ramp-up.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enable successful component sourcing and qualification.
• Drive continuous process improvements to improve production yield and efficiency.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product issues during launch.
• Communicate project status and risks effectively to cross-functional teams and management.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering in the electronics or motor manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data and drive corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites (up to 20%).
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with brushless DC motors, drone components, or robotics products.
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation and test equipment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Compensation

Total compensation is base salary plus equity. Specifics for your situation are discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Work authorization

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

At-will employment

This job description reflects the general nature of work currently assigned to this role; it is not exhaustive and does not restrict Westmag's right to revise duties or assign other duties as business needs change. Employment at Westmag is at-will.

Equal Opportunity

Westmag is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry (including caste), citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, exercise of reproductive rights, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for applicants and employees whose religious beliefs, observances, or practices conflict with workplace requirements. To request an accommodation during the application or interview process speak with your recruiter.