Production Engineer
Atheer Connectivity · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tailor my CV for this job — freeAtheer Connectivity is a Saudi deep-tech company building carrier-grade 60 GHz fixed-wireless infrastructure for high-speed telecom connectivity. We design and manufacture telecom hardware for operator deployments, with products that demand reliable execution from early builds through scaled production. As the business moves from product validation into volume manufacturing, this role will help turn strong engineering into repeatable, high-quality production.This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who is comfortable working closely with external partners, solving issues on the line, and keeping hardware programs moving. You will act as a key owner of the manufacturing side of the business, helping bridge design, supply chain, quality, and production so builds stay on track and problems are addressed quickly and thoroughly.ResponsibilitiesManage contract manufacturers and component suppliers on a day-to-day basisDrive hardware builds through EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production, with a focus on yield, test coverage, production-line issues, and corrective actionsExecute supply-chain activities including BOM management, lead times, allocations, alternate sourcing, and cost reductionOversee quality processes including incoming inspection, failure analysis and RMA investigations, 8D reports, and supplier auditsCoordinate ECN and ECO engineering changes between the design team and manufacturing partnersSupport manufacturing test development, RF calibration, and production validation activities, including on-site support for builds and issue resolution at manufacturing partnersRequirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience5+ years of production or manufacturing engineering experience for RF or wireless hardware, including products such as radios, CPE, mmWave, Wi-Fi, or similar equipmentExperience managing NPI builds spanning EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass productionHands-on knowledge of SMT and PCBA processes, RF calibration and production testing, and basic RF test equipmentExperience with BOM, ECO, and ECN control, along with strong root-cause analysis and 8D problem-solving skillsExperience managing Chinese or Taiwanese EMS partners and component distributorsHands-on knowledge of outdoor product assembly, including enclosures and IP sealingProficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google DriveWillingness and ability to work on-site at manufacturing partners during builds, as well as remotely when requiredExperience with supply-chain management, including lead-time planning, component allocation, alternate sourcing, and cost-reduction initiativesExperience with supplier quality management, including incoming inspections, failure analysis, RMA investigations, supplier audits, and corrective-action processesStrong written and verbal English communication skillsPreferred QualificationsIPC-A-610 or Six Sigma certificationMandarin proficiencyAvailable to start within 1-2 months