Whoop
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Continuous Improvement)
Boston, MA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$195kDetected 20 days ago
Supply ChainSolidWorksMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringMedical DevicesCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsTolerance Analysis
About the role
- You are a proactive, highly organized engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a sharp eye for detail.
- If you're energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to improve hardware products at scale, this role will push you-and reward you.
- Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification?
Responsibilities
- Lead design, analysis, and development of mechanical solutions to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost within existing production and design constraints
- Lead engineering change implementation with vendors and contract manufacturers, ensuring clear communication and seamless integration into production
- Define and lead DOE and validation strategies to optimize product and manufacturing performance
- Lead root cause investigations and drive resolution of quality, yield, and reliability issues in production
- Own and maintain CAD models and technical documentation (3D, 2D, BOMs, ECOs) to support design changes, validation, and high-volume manufacturing
- Travel internationally up to 20% to support manufacturing partners and production builds
Requirements
- 4+ years of SolidWorks CAD experience with best practices in part design, tolerance analysis, advanced assemblies, configuration management, and integration of DFx/DfM feedback
- 3+ years of experience working with Tier 1 and 2 contract manufacturers, including driving engineering changes and sustaining production in Asia and North America
- Demonstrated experience with high-volume manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, die casting, automated assembly), with a focus on yield, reliability, and cost optimization
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and validation to support design changes and production improvements, along with experience in second sourcing, supplier qualification
- Experience leading cross-functional efforts and mentoring junior engineers
- Experience leading engineering efforts in fast-paced or startup environments with high ownership and cross-functional influence
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in the design, improvement, and sustaining of complex mechanical products, preferably in consumer electronics, wearables, or medical devices
- Strong experience in root cause analysis, failure investigation, and implementing design or process improvements in production environments
- Experience developing and scaling automated test systems, complex fixtures, or production validation infrastructure preferred
- Preferred experience in wearable, health-focused, or other highly constrained consumer electronic products
- Passion for health, human performance, and designing human-centered hardware preferred
Nice to have
- Preferred experience with electromechanical systems, including integration of mechanical components with sensors, PCBs, and flex circuits in compact, high-volume products
Compensation
- The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.
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