Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Sesame Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be based in San Francisco and involves designing and developing assembly fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing tooling.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.