Mechanical Engineer II (NPI)

Whoop
Boston, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level mechanical engineers with experience in hardware NPI and supplier collaboration, working in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.

Best fit for

  • Engineers who excel in independent technical decision-making and creative design solutions.
    — “drive creative mechanical design solutions with independence and sound technical judgement
  • Candidates comfortable with global supplier and contract manufacturer coordination.
    — “work closely with our suppliers and contract manufacturers around the world
  • Individuals energized by cross-functional collaboration and early-stage product development.
    — “work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers

Things to consider

  • Role involves significant focus on engineering risk management and high-quality deliverables.
    — “sharp engineering risk management, clear technical communication upwards and externally
  • Expectation to operate with urgency in a fast-paced setting.
    — “WHOOP operates with urgency because our mission demands it

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience in executing engineering validation builds with suppliers.
    — “execute engineering validation builds with a focus on high quality deliverables
  • Highlight past work on rechargeable energy accessories or similar hardware.
    — “rechargeable energy accessories
  • Showcase examples of clear technical communication in cross-functional settings.
    — “clear technical communication upwards and externally
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • successful execution of engineering validation builds
  • high-quality deliverables
Typical background
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineeringexperience in product development

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical-engineeringProduct-developmentPrototypingTesting

Preferred

Project-managementSupply-chain

About the role

Original posting from Whoop via Lever

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. 

As a Mechanical Engineer II on the Hardware NPI Team at WHOOP, you will contribute to the design and development of WHOOP’s innovative hardware solutions - rechargeable energy accessories. You thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven setting and can drive creative mechanical design solutions with independence and sound technical judgement. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers to help bring innovative concepts to life, supporting prototyping, mechanical design, and testing efforts. You will work closely with our suppliers and contract manufacturers around the world to execute engineering validation builds with a focus on high quality deliverables, sharp engineering risk management, clear technical communication upwards and externally, and commitment to product excellence. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a solid technical foundation to grow their skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while contributing to impactful projects in early-stage product development. WHOOP operates with urgency because our mission demands it. We build products for people who push their limits—and we hold ourselves to the same standard. If you’re energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to ship hardware at scale, this role will push you—and reward you.

Source: Whoop careers (Lever)

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