Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Los Angeles, CA (in-person)

Job Type: Full Time (W-2)

Overview:

Half the world still doesn't have stable Internet – want to play a critical role in changing that? Beamlink builds entire cellular networks in a matter of weeks, not years. These are built of easy-to-set-up cells, called Bentocells, which address the historic bottleneck preventing carriers from expanding beyond cities. Our dynamic engineering team designs these in-house along with the firmware, software, and network architectures that make them run.

Role Description: We are looking for a Production Engineer to join our team full-time. You will own the production pipeline for the Bentocell — from PCB ordering and international part manufacturing to inventory management — and play a central role in scaling our hardware from prototype to mass production.

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end PCB ordering, including working with domestic and international contract manufacturers (CMs) and PCB fabrication houses to meet cost, quality, and lead time targets

• Manage part manufacturing relationships with suppliers across Asia and other international regions, coordinating production schedules, quality requirements, and delivery timelines

• Drive second sourcing initiatives for critical components to reduce supply chain risk and ensure continuity of supply

• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks to keep production and prototyping timelines on track

• Set up and maintain a basic inventory management system, establishing processes for tracking stock levels, reorder points, and part availability

• Manage and maintain BOMs, part records, and engineering change orders in our PLM tool (Duro), collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure data accuracy across the supply chain

• Coordinate with vendors on quoting, NRE negotiations, and lead time reduction

• Support incoming inspection and work with the team to resolve part quality issues

• Work with technicians to ensure 100% quality off the line

• Attend and participate in design reviews, providing production and manufacturability input

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

• 1–3 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, or supply chain engineering role

• Hands-on experience managing PCB orders and working with electronics contract manufacturers

• Experience sourcing and managing suppliers internationally, particularly in Asia (e.g., China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia)

• Familiarity with second sourcing strategies and approved vendor list (AVL) management

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and PCB fabrication/assembly specifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing parts, documentation, and supplier relationships

• Experience working within a PLM or ERP system for BOM and parts management

• Experience with the supplier qualification process

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with Duro or a similar cloud-based PLM tool

• Experience setting up or improving inventory management processes in an early-stage or scaling hardware company

• Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB assembly quality requirements

• Familiarity with flying probe, X-Ray, and CT scan testing

• Exposure to DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews and working cross-functionally with mechanical and electrical engineering teams

• Experience with customs, freight forwarding, or import/export logistics for international shipments

• Ability to travel internationally and attend Zoom meetings in different time zones

Salary/Benefits:

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

• Stock options

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (free)

• Life and Disability Insurance (free)

• 401k benefits

• Flexible work schedule, including the ability to work from home on certain days

• Unlimited paid time off

• Additional commuter stipend if Uber/Lyft is required to reach the office

• Opportunity for growth as the company and production function scale