Senior Product Engineer

About Our Place

Welcome to Our Place. We believe that sharing a home-cooked meal is the very best way to connect. That’s why we create products that simplify home-cooking; it’s why we celebrate traditions with families given, chosen, and found; and it’s why we share those stories with you, directly from the people and places where they originate.

Job Summary

In this role as the Product Engineer, you will work closely with our Design, Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to manage the lifecycle of our products, ensuring they meet high standards of design, manufacturability, and performance. You will guide projects from concept through mass production, working closely with global manufacturing partners to ensure seamless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive product development from concept through launch for small home appliances and kitchenware.
• Partner with design and sourcing teams to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Review and validate engineering specifications, CAD drawings, and material selections.
• Support the DFM process and collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Oversee product testing, validation, and claims verification.
• Manage documentation, reports, and technical communication across global teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in product engineering for small home appliances, preferably kitchenware.
• Strong knowledge of product development, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in English with strong written and spoken Chinese.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Based in Los Angeles with willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and real-deal equity — we want you to have a slice of what we’re building together.
• A chance to share in our wins — all full-time team members are eligible for our discretionary annual bonus plan.