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 roleAs 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.
RequirementsRequired 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.
- Experience in robotics, drone, or advanced manufacturing industries.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 6+ years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience
- At least 2 years of experience 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 and recruiting technology stacks, AI recruiting platforms, and data-driven sourcing
- Hands-on people operations experience, such as onboarding, benefits, or HRIS administration
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Experience in robotics, drone, or advanced manufacturing industries
What We Do
Western Magnetics Company, also known as Westmag, is an American manufacturer specializing in drone motors and robot actuators. Headquartered in South San Francisco, the company is committed to building and scaling production within the United States to serve the global market. Backed by prominent investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund, Westmag focuses on providing high-volume motors and actuators to leading drone and robot companies.
