Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

About Sesame

Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see hear and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision were designing a new kind of computer focused on making voice agents part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6 alongside proven leaders from Meta Google and Apple with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.

Responsibilities:

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

• Serve as the primary point of contact for fabrication partners internationally.

• 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 as needed to suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful execution.

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years in mechanical engineering manufacturing engineering tooling or related fields.

• 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.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters 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.

Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants embracing diversity in race gender identity orientation ability and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact for assistance.

Full-time Employee 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 $1650/year (medical FSA)

• Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunity to share in the companys success with competitive stock options

Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers.

Required Experience:

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