Property, Plant and Equipment, Net - Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Machinery and equipment	$ 28,026	$ 24,127
Computer equipment and software	9,266	8,807
Furniture and fixtures	4,276	3,658
Leasehold improvements	14,965	11,821
Construction in process	32,269	21,827
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	88,802	70,240
Less accumulated depreciation	(37,881)	(34,328)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$ 50,921	$ 35,912

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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services.

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Amount of structure or a modification to a structure under construction. Includes recently completed structures or modifications to structures that have not been placed into service.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, desks, chairs, tables, and bookcases.

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