WHOOP · 11 hours ago
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Tech Lead
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer, Tech Lead to lead the design, validation, and development of next generation biometric wearable products, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness
Responsibilities
Complete technical ownership (at system level) of a next generation product from design concept to manufacturing release, ensuring performance, reliability, cost, and schedule targets are met
Lead mechanical design, analysis and development of mechanical components around micro-electronics, and exact industrial design visions and specifications, product requirements, and manufacturing constraints
Create SolidWorks CAD models to bring up design concepts that enable simulation exercises, prototyping, and mass production qualification
Generate technical documentation such as 3D files, 2D drawings, bills of material (BOM’s), and Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) following product development cycle timeline
Communicate and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to align requirements, drive decisions, and resolve issues quickly
Drive organized, end-to-end DFM coordination across multiple vendors and manufacturing methods, aligning requirements, timelines, and technical decisions to deliver scalable, high-yield production
Partner with suppliers to explore and carry multiple material and design concepts in parallel
Communicate engineering changes to vendors and contract manufacturers as the product development cycle progresses
Design testing protocols and validation plans, managing testing processes
Perform thorough engineering root cause analyses to identify and resolve issues
Mentorship, engineering best practices
Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the time
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in the design, documentation and validation of complex mechanical parts for medium to high volume consumer electronics
5+ years SolidWorks CAD experience with best practices for part design/ feature architecture, advanced assemblies, complex configuration management and integrating DFx feedback efficiently
5+ years of experience implementing CAE tools in mechanical design process (Finite element analysis - Static and Dynamic and thermal simulation)
5+ years of working with Tier 1 and 2 contract manufacturers in Asia and North America
Extensive experience in mechanical design concepts and the manufacture of products utilizing high volume, automated manufacturing processes as well as manual assembly
Played a key role in the launch of 3+ products, thorough understanding of full product development process, experience guiding suppliers, product lifecycle management
Well-versed in design, prototyping, and evaluation of advanced injection molded plastic components, die castings, metal injection molding, ceramic injection molding, packaging, and material selection
Knowledge of Six Sigma statistical methods and how to apply them effectively to make design decisions. Ability to utilize statistical methods such as RSS tolerance stack up analysis and CPK process capability
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well within teams in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and proposals to leadership upwards (internally), and externally to suppliers and contact manufacturers
Highly organized and methodical; able to create structure, plans, and risk mitigation for open-ended problems and drive them to closure
Preferred
Familiarity with mechanical design concepts and the manufacture of products utilizing high volume, automated manufacturing processes as well as manual assembly. Experience with high volume injection molding is strongly preferred
Benefits
Meaningful equity
Benefits
Generous equity package
Company
WHOOP
WHOOP is a fitness tech company that offers wearables that track sleep, recovery, and performance.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$404.75MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundIVPFoundry Group
2026-01-15Undisclosed
2021-08-30Series F· $200M
2020-10-28Series E· $100M
Leadership Team
Will Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Aurelian Nicolae
Co-Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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