Mechanical Engineering Tech Lead

Who you are

• 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.WHOOP is seeking a Tech Lead, Mechanical Engineering – Apparel & Accessories to lead the development of next-generation wearable accessories and band platforms

• This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership, product development, and team mentorship

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in consumer electronics or wearable hardware products

• 5+ years of working with Tier 1 and 2 contract manufacturers in Asia and North America

• Key contributor to the launch of 3+ consumer hardware products, with deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle and supplier engagement

• Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical leadership role

• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) and production-level design practices

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well within teams in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts internally to leadership and externally to suppliers and contract manufacturers

• Deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to wearable accessories, including plastics, elastomers, textiles, and overmolding

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence product decisions

• Strong passion for product development and attention to detail

• 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

What the job involves

• At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and health span

• As a member of the Mechanical Engineering Apparel & Accessories team, you’ll help shape the future of wearable technology by developing innovative, high-performance products that integrate seamlessly into users’ lives

• 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

• We expect engineers to go deep technically, collaborate relentlessly, and take pride in execution
• The pace is fast, expectations are high, and the work is deeply meaningful

• This isn’t a role where you follow a blueprint

• This is a player-coach role responsible for both leading a team of mechanical engineers and directly contributing to product design and technical development

• You will guide the team responsible for designing and launching new WHOOP accessory lines while establishing strong engineering standards, managing technical risk, and ensuring high-quality execution from concept through production

• You will work cross-functionally with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and external manufacturing partners to bring innovative wearable products to market

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers responsible for WHOOP accessory and band product development

• Set technical direction, engineering standards, and development processes for accessory product lines

• Guide engineers through design reviews, technical challenges, and cross-functional decisions

• Balance team leadership responsibilities with hands-on engineering contribution

• Drive mechanical architecture decisions for wearable accessories, ensuring optimal form, fit, function, durability, and manufacturability

• Create and review high-fidelity CAD models, assemblies, and production drawings

• Work closely with Industrial Design to translate aesthetic vision into manufacturable mechanical solutions

• Contribute directly to detailed mechanical design and prototyping

• Lead mechanical design reviews and drive cross-functional alignment with Product, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and global manufacturing partners to successfully launch new accessories

• Support engineering validation builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) and manufacturing ramp activities

• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) strategies across accessory products

• Partner with suppliers to explore m