# Staff Mechanical Engineer (NPI)

**Company:** [WHOOP](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/whoop)
**Location:** Boston, MA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, FEA, Thermal Simulation, DFM, Injection Molding, CAD, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Electronics Design, Product Lifecycle Management
**Posted:** 2026-01-30

> Leads mechanical design, validation, and manufacturing for biometric wearables, owning products from concept to release. Requires 10+ years experience, SolidWorks expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Complete technical ownership of next-generation product from design concept to manufacturing release, meeting performance, reliability, cost, and schedule targets.
- Lead mechanical design, analysis, and development of components around micro-electronics, industrial design, product requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
- Create **SolidWorks** CAD models for simulation, prototyping, and mass production.
- Generate technical documentation: 3D files, 2D drawings, BOMs, ECOs.
- Collaborate across teams to align requirements and resolve issues.
- Drive DFM coordination with vendors for scalable production.
- Partner with suppliers on materials and design concepts.
- Design testing protocols, validation plans, and root cause analyses.
- Mentor engineers and travel internationally up to 20%.

## Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- **10+ years** experience in design, documentation, and validation of complex mechanical parts for medium to high-volume consumer electronics.
- **5+ years** **SolidWorks** CAD with advanced assemblies and DFx integration.
- **5+ years** CAE tools (FEA - static/dynamic, thermal simulation).
- **5+ years** working with Tier 1/2 contract manufacturers in Asia/North America.
- Experience with injection molding, die castings, MIM, CIM, high-volume automated processes.
- Key role in launching **3+ products**; full product development process knowledge.
- Six Sigma statistical methods (RSS tolerance, CPK).
- Strong communication, organization in fast-paced teams.

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