WHOOP

Manufacturing Engineering Manager (NPI)

WHOOP • $100K — $130K *
Boston, MA 02115In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience with consumer electronics; leadership or mentoring experience preferred
  • Experience with ultrasonic welding, adhesives, heat staking, and assembly processes for small battery-powered electronics
  • Understanding of injection molded plastic part principles, defect modes, and process qualification
  • Knowledge of GD&T principles for evaluating process quality
  • Proven track record in qualifying manufacturing processes and addressing factory floor issues
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, particularly in fixture design
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; adept at managing competing priorities
  • Experience communicating with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners in a CM/JDM framework
  • Demonstrated mentoring capability and leadership of workstreams across distributed teams

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead end-to-end manufacturing execution for NPI, ensuring milestones are met on schedule
  • Serve as lead manufacturing engineer on one program while guiding a small team on a second program
  • Support and develop a small manufacturing engineering team, providing mentorship and guidance
  • Drive manufacturing technical readiness, including optimizing processes and handing off to operations
  • Provide technical leadership across projects, balancing hands-on work with coordination efforts
  • Collaborate with factory teams on the design and qualification of fixtures and automation strategies
  • Apply DFX and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance yield, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Conduct DOEs and structured problem-solving to tackle manufacturing challenges

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and leadership development
  • Engagement in cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and processes
  • Dynamic work environment focused on vocational development and innovation
  • Potential for travel to key suppliers and manufacturers in Asia
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams on innovative projects
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Own and lead end-to-end manufacturing execution for NPI, ensuring deliverables, risks, and milestones are met on schedule; accountable for on-time readiness to program deadlines
  • Serve as lead manufacturing engineer on one program while guiding execution on a second program through a small team
  • Support and develop a small manufacturing engineering team, including mentoring a Junior Manufacturing Engineer and guiding an in-region (Asia) Process Engineer to deliver parallel workstreams
  • Drive manufacturing technical readiness across builds: process development, documentation, optimization, validation, and handoff to sustaining/operations
  • Provide technical leadership and prioritization across two projects, balancing hands-on execution with delegation and coordination to maintain velocity and quality
  • Work closely with factory teams and partners on design and qualification of fixtures and equipment; apply data-driven methodologies to determine automation vs. manual assembly strategies
  • Execute DFX and apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies throughout development and production; influence design decisions to improve yield, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and cost
  • Ensure processes meet product specification requirements and are verified via robust process control and qualification plans
  • Define and conduct DOEs, FA, and structured problem solving (DMAIC, 8D, etc.) to prevent or resolve manufacturing challenges, identify root cause, and implement corrective/preventive actions
  • Drive cross-functional work on rapid development cycles while continuously evaluating options for optimal form, fit, and function
  • Provide clear program-level communication: project status, risk/issue tracking, build readiness, and escalation aligned to leadership expectations
  • Coordinate parallel path/contingency efforts for high-risk milestones and supplier readiness gaps
  • Partner closely with CM/JDM and internal stakeholders to align schedule, capacity, test coverage, and quality targets
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of manufacturing experience with moderate to high volume consumer electronics (experience leading or mentoring engineers preferred)
  • Experience with ultrasonic welding, adhesives, heat staking, and assembly of small battery-powered electronics utilizing both automated and manual processes
  • Demonstrated understanding of injection molded plastic part principles, defect modes, and process qualification
  • Understanding of GD&T principles to define and evaluate process quality
  • Proven track record qualifying manufacturing processes and troubleshooting issues on the factory floor
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks with best practices for fixture design
  • Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities across multiple programs
  • Experience effectively communicating with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners and contractors in a CM/JDM model
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, lead workstreams, and drive accountability across distributed partners

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
Consumer Technology
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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