Whoop - Manufacturing Engineering Manager (NPI)
Requirements
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field • 7+ years of manufacturing experience with moderate to high volume consumer electronics (experience leading or mentoring engineers preferred) • Experience with ultrasonic welding, adhesives, heat staking, and assembly of small battery-powered electronics utilizing both automated and manual processes • Demonstrated understanding of injection molded plastic part principles, defect modes, and process qualification • Understanding of GD&T principles to define and evaluate process quality • Proven track record qualifying manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues on the factory floor • Proficiency in SolidWorks with best practices for fixture design • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple programs • Experience effectively communicating with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners and contractors in a CM/JDM model • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, lead workstreams, and drive accountability across distributed partners • 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
• Own and lead end-to-end manufacturing execution for NPI, ensuring deliverables, risks, and milestones are met on schedule; accountable for on-time readiness to program deadlines • Serve as lead manufacturing engineer on one program while guiding execution on a second program through a small team • Support and develop a small manufacturing engineering team, including mentoring a Junior Manufacturing Engineer and guiding an in-region (Asia) Process Engineer to deliver parallel workstreams • Drive manufacturing technical readiness across builds: process development, documentation, optimization, validation, and handoff to sustaining/operations • Provide technical leadership and prioritization across two projects, balancing hands-on execution with delegation and coordination to maintain velocity and quality • Work closely with factory teams and partners on design and qualification of fixtures and equipment; apply data-driven methodologies to determine automation vs. manual assembly strategies • Execute DFX and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies throughout development and production; influence design decisions to improve yield, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and cost • Ensure processes meet product specification requirements and are verified via robust process control and qualification plans • Define and conduct DOEs, FA, and structured problem solving (DMAIC, 8D, etc.) to prevent or resolve manufacturing challenges, identify root cause, and implement corrective/preventive actions • Drive cross-functional work on rapid development cycles while continuously evaluating options for optimal form, fit, and function • Provide clear program-level communication: project status, risk/issue tracking, build readiness, and escalation aligned to leadership expectations • Coordinate parallel path/contingency efforts for high-risk milestones and supplier readiness gaps • Partner closely with CM/JDM and internal stakeholders to align schedule, capacity, test coverage, and quality targets • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
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