WHOOP · 10 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Tech Lead
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expWHOOP is on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Tech Lead, you will own manufacturing technical readiness for two concurrent NPI programs, lead a small team, and ensure high quality and efficiency from prototype builds through production.
Consumer ElectronicsFitnessSportsWearablesWellness
No H1B
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
Lead a small dedicated manufacturing engineering team, including mentoring a Junior Manufacturing Engineer and directing an in-region (Asia) Process Engineer to deliver parallel workstreams across two programs
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, coaching, and daily coordination to maintain velocity and quality
Tactically manage factory teams and partners on design and qualification of fixtures and equipment; apply data-driven methodologies to determine how to leverage automation for as many processes as possible versus manual assembly
Execute DFX and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies throughout development and production; influence design decisions to improve yield, reliability, manufacturability, scaleability, 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 internationally
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
7+ years of manufacturing experience with moderate to high volume consumer electronics (technical lead experience strongly 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
Impeccable 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 cross-functional teams, and drive accountability across distributed partners
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
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
Recent News
2026-01-21
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