Whoop
Manufacturing Engineer II
Boston, MA · Mid · Full-time
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$15,325 more — $135,325 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $135,325 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- WHOOP is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II with a focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) to help bring innovative hardware products from prototype development through production ramp.
- You will combine strong technical fundamentals with a hands-on approach to solving manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and ensuring manufacturing readiness throughout the product development lifecycle.
- This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA.
Responsibilities
- Drive manufacturing technical readiness for new product introductions through process development and optimization, manufacturing documentation, process validation, and fixture qualification
- Partner with factory teams and cross-functional engineering partners to design, develop, and qualify manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and processes, using data-driven approaches to identify opportunities for effective automation
- Develop and validate manufacturing processes that meet product specifications, establishing appropriate process controls to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and reliability
- Lead structured problem-solving efforts, including DOEs, failure analysis, DMAIC, and 8D methodologies, to identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement effective corrective actions
- Drive cross-functional execution through rapid development and production ramp cycles, clearly communicating manufacturing risks, development progress, issue resolution, and project status to internal and external partners
- WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
- In this role, you will partner closely with Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, and our manufacturing partners to develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes that deliver high-quality products efficiently and at scale.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering or related experience supporting moderate- to high-volume production environments
- Experience with manufacturing processes for small electronic products, such as adhesives, heat staking, automated assembly, or manual assembly
- Working knowledge of injection-molded plastic part principles, common defect modes, process qualification, and GD&T principles
- Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and applying sound engineering principles to fixture or manufacturing equipment design
- The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
- Hands-on experience developing, qualifying, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes on the factory floor
- Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines and with external manufacturing partners in CM/JDM environments; willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.
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.
Company info
- At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life.
- 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.
This listing is sourced directly from Whoop's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.