Senior Product Engineer

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.

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.

Our ideal candidate will have around 10+ years of product engineering experience in small home appliances (preferably kitchenware) and will bring a strong understanding of materials, processes, and manufacturing methods. This role requires fluency in English and proficiency in Chinese to collaborate effectively with our teams that are based in Los Angeles and in Asia.

We believe some of the best ideas happen when we’re together! Right now, teams come into our beautiful new West LA headquarters on Tuesdays and Thursdays to collaborate and connect. In the future, we may ask teams to come in more often — because some things are just better in person. We’re looking for someone who’s excited about being part of an in-person, collaborative culture and is comfortable with the flexibility that comes with a growing, hybrid workplace

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Benefits that actually benefit — top-tier medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best
• Plenty of time off — generous PTO, and synchronized time off (we all log off together so you can actually rest)
• We invest in you — $500 a year for learning & development, plus an optional 401k plan so future you is covered
• All the kitchen treats — team member discount, an annual our place gift card, and of course, lots of our place goodies for your home
• A workspace worth leaving your house for — a beautiful office with a creative studio, multiple kitchens, and plenty of room for big ideas
• Tuesday lunches — catered meals so you can catch up with your teammates over something delicious
• A culture of connection — team events, activities, and an annual company retreat because we like hanging out together
• A team full of kind, thoughtful humans who actually care — because the people make this place

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