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Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

Sesame· Hardware Operations
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San Francisco, Bellevue$175k - $280kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer responsible for owning mechanical processes and fixturing to enable repeatable, high-yield builds, working with contract manufacturers and tooling partners, and driving continuous improvement from EVT to mass production.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop assembly fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing tooling using 3D CAD and be comfortable designing assembly fixtures and process tooling yourself.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for fabrication partners in Southeast Asia, and other international partners.
  • Procure, assemble, validate, maintain, and improve fixtures, jigs, and related equipment.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing tooling issues to improve quality, yield, and throughput.
  • Manage external partners developing fixtures, jigs, test systems, and equipment.
  • Partner with Factory Operations leadership to achieve quality and operational goals.
  • Collaborate with automation vendors to deploy and optimize robotic manufacturing solutions.
  • Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and processes.
  • Support NPI and process development in collaboration with the U.S. engineering team.
  • Travel ~20% to suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful execution.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, tooling, or related fields.
  • Have taken a consumer hardware product from prototype builds through to volume manufacturing
  • Have worked directly with contract manufacturers and can hold a technical line with their factory engineers.
  • Expert CAD skills and experience designing tooling, fixtures, jigs, or automated equipment
  • Strong understanding of materials (plastics, metals, adhesives) and manufacturing processes, including machining, injection molding, stamping, fabrication, and assembly.
  • Proven problem-solving ability with experience improving processes, quality, and yield.
  • Comfortable working with suppliers, fabrication partners, and engineering teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

Required:CAD tooling designContract manufacturer collaborationManufacturing processesProblem solving / yield improvement

Benefits

  • 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
  • Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Sesame

Bringing the computer to life

We believe in a future where computers are lifelike. Where they can see, hear, and collaborate with us – as we do with each other. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer.

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