Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will own the mechanical process and fixturing to turn hardware designs into repeatable, high-yield builds. You will work with contract manufacturers and tooling partners in Asia to define assembly processes and manage fixtures.

What you will do

• Design and develop assembly fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing tooling using 3D CAD
• 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

Required 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

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in consumer electronics, precision manufacturing, or a related industry
• Experience bringing consumer electronic products from development through production
• Experience shipping wearable products with demanding industrial design, cosmetic, and quality requirements

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.