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Technical Program Manager, Product Design

Sesame· Hardware
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San FranciscoFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Product Design Technical Program Manager for Sesame's wearable integrated sensing and computing system. Oversees mechanical enclosures, cosmetic parts, materials/finishes, mechanisms, packaging and accessories from concept to EVT/DVT/PVT, coordinating with Product Design, Industrial Design, Manufacturing and Operations, as well as contract manufacturers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Product Design program schedule from concept through EVT, DVT and PVT, including part release, tooling kickoff, first-shots, validation and phase exit criteria.
  • Run the PD release and change-control process: every part has a release date, an owner and a status in our PLM tool.
  • Program-manage styles, colors and materials: cosmetic material qualification, color development, SKU rollout planning.
  • Coordinate design validation and reliability testing for mechanical parts, and own closure of design-review action items.
  • Manage tooling, materials, cosmetic-part and packaging suppliers: quotes, POs, sample requests, tooling timelines and delivery schedules.
  • Plan mechanical materials and build matrices for prototype builds, and lead mechanical build readiness across factory sites.
  • Run failure analysis triage for mechanical and cosmetic issues: every issue has an owner, a due date and a path to closure.
  • Maintain the Product Design section of the program's master issues list and weekly status, aligned with area leads.
  • Travel to contract manufacturer and supplier sites for builds, tooling reviews and validation as needed.

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware program management or mechanical/product design engineering of consumer electronics, with at least 2 years managing programs.
  • Hands-on experience releasing mechanical parts and taking them through tooling and prototype builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent).
  • Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, stamping, cosmetic finishing) and tolerance, DFM and validation practices.
  • Direct experience managing tooling, materials or fabrication suppliers, including quotes, POs, samples and schedules.
  • Experience running change control and part release in a PLM tool.
  • Strong written communication; able to run a program with clear plans, decision logs and status updates.
  • Ability to travel internationally, up to 25%.

Skills

Required:Mechanical program managementPart release and tooling coordinationPLM and change control

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 15, 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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