About this role
Production Engineer
Atheer Connectivity, a Saudi deep-tech firm, is revolutionizing telecom infrastructure by developing carrier-grade 60 GHz fixed-wireless solutions. As the company transitions from product validation to large-scale manufacturing, this role is crucial for ensuring robust and repeatable production processes.
This hands-on manufacturing position requires close collaboration with external partners, adept problem-solving on the production line, and proactive management of hardware programs. You will be a key owner of the manufacturing operations, bridging the gap between design, supply chain, quality assurance, and production to maintain project timelines and swiftly address any issues.
Required Skills
- Production Engineering
- RF Hardware
- Wireless Hardware
- NPI Management
- EVT
- DVT
- PVT
- Mass Production
- SMT
- PCBA
- RF Calibration
- Production Testing
- BOM Management
- ECO/ECN
- Root Cause Analysis
- 8D Problem Solving
- EMS Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Quality Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Drive
Key Responsibilities
- Manage contract manufacturers and component suppliers on a day-to-day basis.
- Drive hardware builds through EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production, with a focus on yield, test coverage, production-line issues, and corrective actions.
- Execute supply-chain activities including BOM management, lead times, allocations, alternate sourcing, and cost reduction.
- Oversee quality processes including incoming inspection, failure analysis and RMA investigations, 8D reports, and supplier audits.
- Coordinate ECN and ECO engineering changes between the design team and manufacturing partners.
- Support manufacturing test development, RF calibration, and production validation activities, including on-site support for builds and issue resolution at manufacturing partners.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
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5+ years of production or manufacturing engineering experience for RF or wireless hardware, including products such as radios, CPE, mmWave, Wi-Fi, or similar equipment.
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Experience managing NPI builds spanning EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production.
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Hands-on knowledge of SMT and PCBA processes, RF calibration and production testing, and basic RF test equipment.
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Experience with BOM, ECO, and ECN control, along with strong root-cause analysis and 8D problem-solving skills.
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Experience managing Chinese or Taiwanese EMS partners and component distributors.
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Hands-on knowledge of outdoor product assembly, including enclosures and IP sealing.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Drive.
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Willingness and ability to work on-site at manufacturing partners during builds, as well as remotely when required.
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Experience with supply-chain management, including lead-time planning, component allocation, alternate sourcing, and cost-reduction initiatives.
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Experience with supplier quality management, including incoming inspections, failure analysis, RMA investigations, supplier audits, and corrective-action processes.
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Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
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IPC-A-610 or Six Sigma certification (Preferred).
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Mandarin proficiency (Preferred).
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Available to start within 1–2 months (Preferred).
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About This Role
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The telecommunications industry in Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant growth, driven by the demand for advanced wireless infrastructure. This role is pivotal in scaling production for carrier-grade 60 GHz fixed-wireless solutions.
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Key responsibilities include managing contract manufacturers, overseeing NPI builds (EVT, DVT, PVT), and executing supply chain activities such as BOM management and cost reduction. You will also be instrumental in driving quality processes, coordinating engineering changes, and supporting manufacturing test development. This position directly impacts business ROI by ensuring reliable, high-quality hardware production and enabling the company's expansion into volume manufacturing.