Production Engineer
BEAMLINK · Los Angeles, CA
Owns the production pipeline for the Bentocell cellular hardware, from PCB ordering and international part manufacturing to inventory management. Works with contract manufacturers, suppliers and engineers to scale from prototype to mass production.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end PCB ordering with contract manufacturers and fabrication houses
- Manage international part suppliers, schedules, quality and delivery
- Drive second sourcing for critical components
- Set up and maintain inventory management processes
- Maintain BOMs and engineering change orders in Duro PLM
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
- 1-3 years in production, manufacturing or supply chain engineering
- Hands-on experience managing PCB orders and electronics contract manufacturers
- Experience sourcing and managing suppliers internationally, especially in Asia
- Familiarity with second sourcing and AVL management
- Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs and PCB specs
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with a PLM or ERP system for BOM management
- Experience with supplier qualification process
Nice to have
- Direct experience with Duro or similar cloud-based PLM tool
- Experience setting up inventory management in early-stage hardware company
- Familiarity with IPC standards and PCB assembly quality
- Familiarity with flying probe, X-Ray and CT scan testing
- Exposure to DFM reviews
- Experience with customs, freight forwarding or import/export logistics
- Ability to travel internationally and attend Zoom meetings across time zones
Benefits
- Stock options
- Free health, dental and vision insurance
- Free life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible work schedule with some work from home days
- Unlimited paid time off
- Commuter stipend for Uber/Lyft if required
- Growth opportunity
Skills
Outlined skills are listed as required.
Full original description
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