Mechanical Engineer II (Continuous Improvement)

Whoop
Boston, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level mechanical engineers with experience in continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced hardware environment.

Best fit for

  • Engineers who thrive in execution-driven environments with independent problem-solving
    — “fast-paced, execution-driven environment, you will independently develop creative mechanical solutions
  • Candidates with experience in high-volume manufacturing and supplier collaboration
    — “partner closely with global suppliers and contract manufacturers to execute validation builds
  • Those energized by shipping hardware at scale with cross-functional teams
    — “opportunity to ship hardware at scale, this role will push you

Things to consider

  • Role requires frequent collaboration with global suppliers and manufacturers
    — “partner closely with global suppliers and contract manufacturers
  • Fast-paced environment with urgency aligned to company mission
    — “WHOOP operates with urgency because our mission demands it

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate past success in improving production yields through mechanical design
    — “sustaining high production yields, ensuring manufacturing stability
  • Highlight experience managing risk in hardware validation builds
    — “focus on high-quality deliverables, effective risk management
  • Showcase cross-functional projects involving electrical and manufacturing teams
    — “collaborate with cross-functional teams across Electrical, Operations, Manufacturing
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • designing product improvements
  • sustaining high production yields
  • partnering with global suppliers
Typical background
mechanical engineeringmanufacturingcontinuous improvement

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical DesignProduct ImprovementManufacturing StabilitySupplier Management

Preferred

Continuous ImprovementCross-functional Collaboration

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 WHOOP’s Continuous Improvement Team, you will play a key role in designing product improvements at scale, sustaining high production yields, ensuring manufacturing stability based on customer feedback and evolving business needs. In this fast-paced, execution-driven environment, you will independently develop creative mechanical solutions while exercising strong technical judgment. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across Electrical, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to bring innovative concepts to life within the flagship product, supporting prototyping, design, and testing. You will also partner closely with global suppliers and contract manufacturers to execute validation builds, with a focus on high-quality deliverables, effective risk management, clear communication, and 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 impacting millions of members around the world. 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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