Sesame
Technical Program Manager, Product Design
$175K–$250K
San Francisco · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in hardware program management or mechanical/product design engineering of consumer electronics, with at least 2 years managing programs.
- Education
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Owns the mechanical Product Design program for a compact wearable, coordinating part release, tooling, validation, factory builds, and suppliers from concept through production validation.
What you'll do
- Manage the program schedule, part releases, change control, tooling, and phase exit criteria through EVT, DVT, and PVT.
- Coordinate design validation, reliability testing, build readiness, and failure-issue closure across teams and factory sites.
- Manage styles, colors, materials, packaging, and supplier schedules, quotes, and purchase orders.
What they ask for
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years in hardware program management or mechanical/product design engineering for consumer electronics, including at least 2 years managing programs.
- Hands-on experience releasing mechanical parts and taking them through tooling and prototype builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent).
- Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes, tolerance, DFM, and validation practices; supplier management and PLM change-control experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with wearables or products with significant industrial-design and cosmetic constraints.
- Experience with premium cosmetic materials and finishes, many SKUs, packaging, contract manufacturers, or tools such as Linear or Arena.
Pay
$175K – $250K (USD, base salary)
Tools
PLM, Linear, Arena, injection molding, machining, stamping
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