Fabrication Shop Manager

The role

The Fabrication Shop Manager will build, staff, and run a fabrication shop and prototype line. This person will develop manufacturing processes and work with engineering teams to turn concepts into production-representative builds.

What you will do

• Design a functional and flexible space for prototype needs
• Drive equipment selection, procurement, utilities, safety, and IT
• Manage build, equipment install, and commissioning
• Develop, characterize, and document CNC machining processes
• Develop jigs, fixtures, and work instructions
• Use metrology and CT scanning to qualify parts and processes
• Run shop scheduling, job tracking, equipment maintenance, inventory, and budget
• Hire, manage, and grow CNC engineers, operators, technicians, and shop support staff
• Source, qualify, and manage external vendors
• Review designs for manufacturability and evaluate builds for quality

Required qualifications

• 12+ years in prototype machine shop, pilot line, or manufacturing engineering roles
• At least 3 years managing a shop or team
• Hands-on mastery of CNC machining (setup, fixturing, CAM basics)
• At least one joining or forming process such as ultrasonic welding, thermoforming, or laser processing
• Experience standing up or expanding a shop or line: equipment selection, layout, procurement, and commissioning
• Strong command of mechanical drawings, GD&T, metrology, and common engineering materials (plastics, metals, composites)
• Proven ability to hire and lead technicians and operators and to manage vendors to schedule and budget
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Safety-first mindset with experience owning shop safety programs

Nice to have

• Experience with eyewear, wearables, or other small consumer devices with tight cosmetic and dimensional requirements
• Experience with Mastercam, Hypermill, or equivalent CAM; Fusion 360 or SolidWorks for fixture design
• Familiarity with CT scanning and optical metrology (Lumafield, OGP, or similar)
• Experience with injection-molded plastics, or cast and machined metal cosmetic parts
• Experience at a fast-paced startup or early-stage hardware company

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

About the company

Sesame is designing a new kind of computer focused on making voice agents part of daily lives. The team includes founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple.