Staff Mechanical Engineer (NPI)
Core
Lead critical design, validation, and development execution for next-generation biometric wearable products from concept to manufacturing release.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Engineer (NPI)
Builds
High-performance biometric wearables for athletes and active individuals (via careerplan.io/jobs/3bfb59c9-48ec-496a-89d2-b9c89ceb02d2-staff-mechanical-engineer-npi-at-whoop)
Domain
Consumer electronics / Wearable technology
Required skills
Mechanical design, SolidWorks CAD, DFM coordination, V&V planning, root cause analysis, supplier management, Six Sigma statistical methods, injection molding, die casting, material selection
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Complete technical ownership of product lifecycle from design to manufacturing release; Lead mechanical design and analysis of components around micro-electronics; Create parametric multi-body SolidWorks CAD models for simulation and prototyping; Generate technical documentation including 3D files, 2D drawings, BOMs, and ECOs; Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to align requirements and resolve issues; Drive end-to-end DFM coordination across multiple vendors; Design testing protocols and manage V&V processes; Perform engineering root cause analyses; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities