Sesame builds personal agents for curious people. Follow a thought. Work out an idea. Discover something new. Preview available now on iOS. Coming to intelligent eyewear in 2027. Backed by Sequoia and Redpoint.
About the role
Sesame AI is building deeply integrated hardware + AI products and is opening a fabrication shop and prototype line in Bellevue, WA. We're looking for a Fabrication Shop Manager to build it, staff it, and run it.
What they're looking for
- 12+ years in prototype machine shop, pilot line, or manufacturing engineering roles, with at least 3 years managing a shop or team
- Hands-on mastery of CNC machining (setup, fixturing, CAM basics) and 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, comfortable presenting designs & data to cross-functional teams
More about this role
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, we're 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.
Sesame AI is building deeply integrated hardware + AI products and is opening a fabrication shop and prototype line in Bellevue, WA. We're looking for a Fabrication Shop Manager to build it, staff it, and run it.
You'll develop and prove out the manufacturing processes our products depend on and build them into a repeatable proto line. You'll work closely with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and industrial design engineering to turn concepts into production-representative builds that inform product and DFM decisions.
The ideal candidate has run a machine shop or pilot line, is fluent in CNC and joining processes for plastics and metals, and cares as much about how a part gets made as how...
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