Hardware Engineering Project Manager II

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Hardware Engineering Project Manager II

Posted 2 months ago

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About the job

WHOOP is focused on unlocking human performance and healthspan through innovative wearable tech. The Hardware Engineering Project Manager II leads cross-functional hardware projects, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and quality goals to enhance user experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 3+ years in consumer electronics
  • Experience managing hardware projects
  • Understanding of product development cycles
  • Effective communication skills

Qualifications

  • Practical hardware development experience
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Innovative and adaptable mindset
  • Experience working internationally
  • Excellent written/verbal skills

Full job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a Hardware Engineering Project Manager II to drive the execution of hardware initiatives that enhance our member experience and product performance. This role will lead cross-functional projects that span continuous improvement efforts, yield enhancements, and full electromechanical redesigns. You will play a vital role in scaling innovation from concept to deployment in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, firmware, and supply chain teams.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead hardware engineering projects from kickoff through launch, focusing on performance, cost, and quality improvements
  • Create and manage detailed project plans aligned with WHOOP goals, balancing timelines, resources, and risk mitigation
  • Coordinate engineering builds and iterative development activities with internal and external manufacturing partners
  • Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration and communication, ensuring timely decision-making and alignment
  • Proactively identify and manage project risks and dependencies, driving resolution of technical and organizational blockers
  • Contribute to the ongoing refinement of WHOOP’s Continuous Improvement Engineering process to enhance project execution and reliability

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in hardware product development
  • 3+ years of industry experience in the area of consumer electronic product development
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional hardware projects from development through launch
  • Strong understanding of product component development cycles, lead times, and sourcing processes
  • Experience communicating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and external partners both domestically and internationally
  • Innovative, knowledgeable, and able to adapt to fast-paced changing requirements
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of effective stakeholder management

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is$110,000 - $150,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. 

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.. 

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Learn more about WHOOP.


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