# Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer

**Company:** [Sesame](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/sesame)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $175k – $280k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** CAD, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Design, Fixtures, Jigs, Injection Molding, Machining, Stamping, Fabrication, Assembly Processes, Npi, Robotic Manufacturing
**Posted:** 2026-07-02

> Design and develop manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and jigs for consumer electronics and wearable products. Requires 7+ years experience, expert CAD skills, deep knowledge of materials and processes, and collaboration with international fabrication partners.

## Job Description

## 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.

## Nice-to-Haves
- 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.

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