Senior Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

The role

You will develop manufacturing solutions for new products from early design through production ramp. You will work with design, mechanical, electrical, quality, and factory engineering teams to influence product design and develop assembly strategies, fixtures, and processes.

What you will do

• Drive DFM, DFA, and DFX by partnering with Product Design and Mechanical Engineering
• Develop manufacturing concepts and assembly strategies from prototypes to production
• Design and develop fixtures, tooling, nests, gauges, and manufacturing aids
• Own fixture and tooling development from concept through release to production
• Apply GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical design principles
• Evaluate component interfaces, assembly sequences, and joining methods
• Develop and qualify manufacturing processes like adhesive bonding and heat staking
• Define critical process parameters, windows, and acceptance criteria
• Evaluate manual and automated assembly approaches
• Use DOEs and failure analysis to validate designs and optimize performance

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting product development and moderate- to high-volume manufacturing
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced product development and manufacturing environments
• Strong experience applying DFM, DFA, and DFX principles
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, datum structures, tolerance analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and dimensional inspection methods
• Experience developing and qualifying manufacturing processes for small electromechanical or battery-powered electronic products
• Experience with manufacturing technologies including adhesives, heat staking, injection-molded plastics, and automated and manual assembly
• Strong understanding of injection-molded plastic part design principles, tooling considerations, and defect modes
• Experience designing and executing DOEs, process characterization studies, capability analyses, and structured failure investigations
• Strong hands-on mechanical/electrical and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers, equipment vendors, tooling suppliers, and cross-functional product development teams

Benefits

• Base salary
• Generous equity package

Before you apply

• Must be prepared to relocate to work out of the Boston, MA office
• Participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility

About the company

WHOOP empowers people to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.