# Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Tech Lead

**Company:** [WHOOP](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/whoop)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Solidworks, Dfx, Lean Six Sigma, Ultrasonic Welding, Adhesives, Heat Staking, Injection Molding, GD&T, Doe, Dmaic
**Posted:** 2026-02-04

> Lead manufacturing technical readiness for two NPI programs in consumer electronics, owning processes from prototype to production, building and mentoring a small team, and driving DFX and quality improvements. Requires 7+ years experience, engineering degree, and hands-on factory expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own and lead end-to-end manufacturing execution for NPI, ensuring deliverables, risks, and milestones are met on schedule
- Lead a small dedicated manufacturing engineering team, including mentoring a Junior Manufacturing Engineer and directing an in-region (Asia) Process Engineer
- Drive manufacturing technical readiness across builds: process development, documentation, optimization, validation, and handoff
- Provide technical leadership and prioritization across two projects, balancing hands-on execution with delegation and coaching
- Manage factory teams on design and qualification of fixtures and equipment; leverage automation where possible
- Execute DFX and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve yield, reliability, manufacturability, scaleability, and cost
- Ensure processes meet specifications via robust control and qualification plans
- Define and conduct DOEs, FA, and structured problem solving (DMAIC, 8D) to resolve manufacturing challenges
- Drive cross-functional rapid development cycles
- Provide clear program-level communication on status, risks, and escalations
- Coordinate parallel paths for high-risk milestones and supplier gaps
- Partner with CM/JDM and internal stakeholders on schedule, capacity, quality
- Willingness to travel up to 25% internationally

## Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience with moderate to high volume consumer electronics (technical lead experience strongly preferred)
- Experience with ultrasonic welding, adhesives, heat staking, and assembly of small battery-powered electronics
- Understanding of injection molded plastic part principles, defect modes, and process qualification
- Understanding of GD&T principles
- Proven track record qualifying processes and troubleshooting on factory floor
- Proficiency in SolidWorks for fixture design
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
- Experience communicating with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners in CM/JDM model
- Ability to mentor engineers, lead cross-functional teams, and drive accountability

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