Mechanical Engineering Tech Lead; Apparel & Accessories

Requirements

• If you’re energized by complex challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to ship hardware at scale, this role will push you—and reward you. WHOOP is seeking a Tech Lead, Mechanical Engineering – Apparel & Accessories to lead the development of next‑generation wearable accessories and band platforms
• This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership, product development, and team mentorship
• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in consumer electronics or wearable hardware products
• 5+ years of working with Tier 1 and 2 contract manufacturers in Asia and North America
• Key contributor to the launch of 3+ consumer hardware products, with deep understanding of the full product development lifecycle and supplier engagement
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical leadership role
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Solid Works or similar) and production‑level design practices
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well within teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts internally to leadership and externally to suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to wearable accessories, including plastics, elastomers, textiles, and overmolding
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence product decisions
• Strong passion for product development and attention to detail

• At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and health span
• As a member of the Mechanical Engineering Apparel & Accessories team, you’ll help shape the future of wearable technology by developing innovative, high‑performance products that integrate seamlessly into users’ lives
• WHOOP operates with urgency because our mission demands it
• We build products for people who push their limits—and we hold ourselves to the same standard
• We expect engineers to go deep technically, collaborate relentlessly, and take pride in execution
• The pace is fast, expectations are high, and the work is deeply meaningful
• This isn’t a role where you follow a blueprint
• This is a player‑coach role responsible for both leading a team of mechanical engineers and directly contributing to product design and technical development
• You will guide the team responsible for designing and launching new WHOOP accessory lines while establishing strong engineering standards, managing technical risk, and ensuring high‑quality execution from concept through production
• You will work cross‑functionally with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and external manufacturing partners to bring innovative wearable products to market
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers responsible for WHOOP accessory and band product development
• Set technical direction, engineering standards, and development processes for accessory product lines
• Guide engineers through design reviews, technical challenges, and cross‑functional decisions
• Balance team leadership responsibilities with hands‑on engineering contribution
• Drive mechanical architecture decisions for wearable accessories, ensuring optimal form, fit, function, durability, and manufacturability
• Create and review high‑fidelity CAD models, assemblies, and production drawings
• Work closely with Industrial Design to translate aesthetic vision into manufacturable mechanical solutions
• Contribute directly to detailed mechanical design and prototyping
• Lead mechanical design reviews and drive cross‑functional alignment with Product, Electrical Engineering, Operations, and global manufacturing partners to successfully launch new accessories
• Support engineering validation builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) and manufacturing ramp activities
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) strategies across accessory products
• Partner with suppliers to explore materials, manufacturing processes, and cost optimization opportunities
• Support second sourcing and supply chain resilience for key components
• Define and maintain best practices for mechanical design, documentation, validation, and risk management
• Up to 20% international travel to contract manufacturers and suppliers