Senior Mechanical Engineer – Apparel & Accessories
| Company | Whoop |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field; M.S. a plus.
- 6+ years of mechanical design experience, with ownership of multiple products through full development cycles.
- Must demonstrate deep technical fluency in end-to-end product development, including concept creation, prototyping, design iteration, DFM/DFA, EVT/DVT/PVT, and production support.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) for both concept modeling and detailed production-level design; experience with tolerance stack-ups and drawing standards required.
- Extensive experience with a range of materials and processes, including plastics, silicones, textiles, elastomers, and overmolding; prior work integrating soft goods and electronics is highly desirable.
- Proven success working with and managing global suppliers and manufacturers, including qualification and ramp-up support.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence decision-making across teams.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to balance technical depth with strategic execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design of new WHOOP bands and accessories from initial concept through production ramp, owning form, fit, and function of critical components.
- Drive product architecture decisions in partnership with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to ensure robust, user-centered solutions.
- Create and manage high-fidelity CAD models, assemblies, and detailed 2D documentation for both internal design reviews and external manufacturing partners.
- Spearhead second sourcing and dual tooling efforts for critical mechanical components to ensure supply chain resilience and reduce manufacturing risk.
- Define and execute validation test plans; apply root-cause analysis to field and manufacturing issues and implement design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership during design reviews, manufacturing builds, and supplier engagements, both domestic and international.
- Establish and maintain material specifications, DFM/DFA standards, and mechanical design best practices within the team.
- Mentor junior engineers, sharing expertise in mechanical design, prototyping, and cross-functional product development.
- Up to 20% travel to contract manufacturers and suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with offshore manufacturing partners preferred.
- Knowledge of wearables, sports/fitness accessories, or human factors engineering preferred.
- Familiarity with FEA tools, rapid prototyping, and environmental testing preferred.