Senior Mechanical Engineer

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At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

Job Summary

WHOOP is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead critical design, validation, and development for next generation biometric wearable products. You are a proactive, highly organized engineer with strong problem-solving skills and a sharp eye for detail. You thrive in a fast-paced, execution-driven setting and can drive creative mechanical design solutions with independence and sound technical judgement. You will mentor junior mechanical engineers and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Electrical Engineering, Embedded Engineering, Manufacturing, Product, and Program Management). You will work closely with our suppliers and contract manufacturers around the world to execute engineering validation builds with a focus on high quality deliverables, sharp engineering risk management, clear technical communication upwards and externally, and commitment to product excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete technical ownership (at system level) of a next generation product from design concept to manufacturing release
• Lead mechanical design, analysis and development of mechanical components around micro-electronics, and exact industrial design specifications, product requirements, and manufacturing constraints
• Create SolidWorks CAD models to bring up design concepts that enable simulation exercises, prototyping, and mass production qualification
• Generate technical documentation such as 3D files, 2D drawings, bills of material (BOM’s), and Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) following product development cycle timeline
• Communicate engineering changes to vendors and contract manufacturers as the product development cycle progresses
• Design testing protocols and validation plans, managing testing processes
• Perform thorough engineering root cause analyses to identify and resolve issues
• Mentorship, engineering best practices
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in the design, documentation and validation of complex mechanical parts for medium to high volume consumer electronics
• 4+ years SolidWorks CAD experience with best practices for part design/ feature architecture, advanced assemblies, complex configuration management and integrating DFx feedback efficiently
• 2+ years working with Tier 1 and 2 contract manufacturers in Asia and North America
• Extensive experience in mechanical design concepts and the manufacture of products utilizing high volume, automated manufacturing processes as well as manual assembly
• Well-versed in design, prototyping, and evaluation of advanced injection molded plastic components, die castings, metal injection molding, packaging, and material selection