Whoop - Staff Tech Lead, Mechanical Engineering (NPI)
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Requirements
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. • 10+ years of mechanical design experience in consumer electronics or wearable hardware products. • 5+ years of working with Tier 1 and 2 contract manufacturers in Asia and North America. • Key contributor to the launch of 3+ consumer hardware products, with deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle and supplier engagement. • Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical leadership role. • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and production-level design practices. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well within teams in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts internally to leadership and externally to suppliers and contract manufacturers. • Deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to wearables, including plastic injection molding, Metal injection molding, sheet metal, die casting and electronics integration. • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence product decisions. • Strong passion for product development and attention to detail. • This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. • Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
Responsibilities
• Lead a team of mechanical engineers by setting the standard for engineering excellence, driving design reviews, technical decision-making, and cross-functional execution, while contributing directly as a hands-on technical leader. • Own and deliver mechanical architecture and critical subsystem/component designs for wearable products, including hands-on CAD development, assemblies, and production drawings that achieve optimal form, fit, function, durability, and manufacturability in close collaboration with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing. • Directly design and prototype key components and assemblies, driving detailed design decisions and resolving technical challenges through iterative development and and data-driven verification and validation. • Own cross-functional alignment and execution across Product, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and global manufacturing partners, including leading design reviews, defining and executing verification and validation plans, supporting EVT/DVT/PVT builds, and ensuring successful manufacturing ramp. • Drive DFM/DFA strategies and partner with suppliers to develop materials, manufacturing processes, and cost-optimized solutions. • Define and uphold best practices across mechanical design, documentation, validation, and engineering risk management. • Travel up to 20% internationally to support contract manufacturers and suppliers.
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