WHOOP

Hardware Engineering Project Manager II (Continuous Improvement)

WHOOP$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in hardware product development
  • 3+ years of industry experience in consumer electronic product development
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional hardware projects from development to launch
  • Robust knowledge of product component development cycles and sourcing processes
  • Experience in effective communication with Engineering, Manufacturing, and external partners across regions
  • Adaptable and innovative with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective stakeholder management experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead hardware engineering projects from kickoff to launch, focusing on performance, cost, and quality enhancements
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans that align with WHOOP goals while balancing timelines and resources
  • Coordinate engineering builds and iterative development with both internal and external manufacturing partners
  • Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and communication to facilitate timely decision-making
  • Identify and manage project risks proactively, driving resolution of technical and organizational challenges
  • Contribute to improving WHOOP's Continuous Improvement Engineering process for better project reliability
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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:
  • 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

About WHOOP

WHOOP is a wearable technology company that specializes in fitness tracking. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. WHOOP's flagship product is a wristband that tracks various metrics related to fitness and health, such as heart rate variability, sleep quality, and recovery time. The company also offers a subscription service that provides personalized insights and recommendations based on the data collected by the wristband. WHOOP has raised over $200 million in funding and has partnerships with several professional sports leagues and teams.
Learn more about WHOOP
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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