Hardware Engineering Project Manager II (Continuous Improvement)

WHOOP
Boston, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level hardware engineers with consumer electronics experience who thrive in cross-functional project management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Best fit for

  • Engineers with a track record of managing hardware projects from development to launch.
    — “Demonstrated success managing cross-functional hardware projects from development through launch
  • Professionals experienced in coordinating with international manufacturing partners.
    — “Experience communicating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and external partners both domestically and internationally
  • Candidates adept at balancing performance, cost, and quality in hardware projects.
    — “Lead hardware engineering projects from kickoff through launch, focusing on performance, cost, and quality improvements

Things to consider

  • Relocation to Boston is mandatory for this role.
    — “The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office
  • The role requires adaptability to fast-paced changing requirements.
    — “Innovative, knowledgeable, and able to adapt to fast-paced changing requirements

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of yield enhancements or redesigns in your past roles.
    — “yield enhancements, and full electromechanical redesigns
  • Demonstrate your process refinement skills in continuous improvement contexts.
    — “Contribute to the ongoing refinement of WHOOP’s Continuous Improvement Engineering process
  • Showcase your ability to manage technical and organizational blockers proactively.
    — “Proactively identify and manage project risks and dependencies, driving resolution of technical and organizational blockers
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • Led hardware engineering projects
  • Refined Continuous Improvement Engineering process
Typical background
EngineeringProject Management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementCross-functional CollaborationHardware Product DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementRisk Management

Preferred

InnovationAdaptability

Stack & domain

Hardware Product DevelopmentProduct Component Development CyclesLead TimesSourcing ProcessesCommunication With EngineeringManufacturingExternal PartnersInnovativeKnowledgeableAble To Adapt To Fast-paced Changing RequirementsWritten And Verbal CommunicationStakeholder ManagementConsumer ElectronicsHardware Engineering

About the role

Original posting from WHOOP via Ashby

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a Hardware Engineering Project Manager II to drive the execution of hardware initiatives that enhance our member experience and product performance. This role will lead cross-functional projects that span continuous improvement efforts, yield enhancements, and full electromechanical redesigns. You will play a vital role in scaling innovation from concept to deployment in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, firmware, and supply chain teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  • Lead hardware engineering projects from kickoff through launch, focusing on performance, cost, and quality improvements
  • Create and manage detailed project plans aligned with WHOOP goals, balancing timelines, resources, and risk mitigation
  • Coordinate engineering builds and iterative development activities with internal and external manufacturing partners
  • Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration and communication, ensuring timely decision-making and alignment
  • Proactively identify and manage project risks and dependencies, driving resolution of technical and organizational blockers
  • Contribute to the ongoing refinement of WHOOP’s Continuous Improvement Engineering process to enhance project execution and reliability

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in hardware product development
  • 3+ years of industry experience in the area of consumer electronic product development
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional hardware projects from development through launch
  • Strong understanding of product component development cycles, lead times, and sourcing processes
  • Experience communicating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and external partners both domestically and internationally
  • Innovative, knowledgeable, and able to adapt to fast-paced changing requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effective stakeholder management

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.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify https://www.e-verify.gov/ to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 - $150,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. 

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.. 

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Learn more about WHOOP https://www.whoop.com/us/en/careers/?srsltid=AfmBOopKmph9d0DLBlogZu8mx6do0dzjNS8eJlfc4PQqQtdU6F8DGKBg.

Source: WHOOP careers (Ashby)

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