Hardware Production Intern

Pony; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Pony's Hardware team in Bordeaux is seeking a Hardware Production Intern to help plan production runs, track supplier orders, and manage day-to-day supplier relationships across bikes, scooters, batteries and components.

You will gain hands-on exposure to industrial supply chain and product development, with regular interactions across teams and occasional supplier visits, while communicating in French and English.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an engineering degree with a focus on hardware or manufacturing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to structure work and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan production runs and maintain timelines with internal and external partners.
• Track supplier orders and proactively manage delays.
• Manage day‑to‑day supplier relationships across bikes, scooters, batteries, and components.
• Track product and component improvements and support the roadmap.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organized

Fluent in French & English

Education

Currently enrolled in a top engineering school

Job description

As a Hardware Production Intern you will join our Hardware team in Bordeaux and work closely with Quentin, our Head of Hardware.

Pony operates a fleet of 12,000 e-bikes and scooters deployed across 23 cities in Europe. Pony offers purposefully engineered vehicles built to withstand intensive urban use. Our hardware team continuously improves them based on field testing and operational feedback, driven by a culture of operational excellence.

We’re looking for an intern to join a hands‑on, fast‑moving hardware team, supporting our production planning, managing supplier relationships, and helping ensure our fleet keeps growing smoothly across Europe. You will get real exposure to industrial supply chain and product development, on vehicles you’ll see in the streets every day.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan production runs: Contribute to the preparation of upcoming builds and maintain production timelines to keep internal teams and external partners aligned on priorities and deadlines.

• Track supplier orders: Ensure component availability ahead of each production cycle, proactively follow up with suppliers and manage delays before they become blockers.

• Manage day‑to‑day supplier relationships: Ensure clear, structured communication flows between all stakeholders, and stay in regular contact with key suppliers across bikes, scooters, batteries, and components to ensure reliable delivery.

• Track product and component improvements: Support ongoing improvement initiatives, from electronic components (status lights, NFC readers) to mechanical parts integrated directly into the frame (battery holders) and help keep the development roadmap on track.

Education: Currently enrolled in a top engineering schoolProject management: You are comfortable driving a topic forward, structure your approach, and move things forward proactivelywith the support of your team.People skills: You communicate clearly and work well across teams and seniority levels. You will interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, with occasional on‑site visits to suppliers or partners.Organised and structured: You structure your work clearly, maintain accurate documentation, and follow through on every detail.Fluent in French & English