Backed by SoftBank VF and IVP.
About the role
Drive mechanical fixture development for complex manufacturing test applications from early concept through validation, production deployment, and sustaining, partnering closely with contract manufacturers on design and execution Translate test and product requirements into robust fixture designs, making appropriate tradeoffs between performance, repeatability, complexity, cost, cycle time, and maintainability Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience designing complex mechanical systems, fixtures, automation equipment, or similar hardware for manufacturing or production environments
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals including tolerance analysis, GD&T, material selection, manufacturing processes, fastening methods, and DFM
- Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD and engineering drawings, SolidWorks experience is strongly preferred
- Experience developing mechanical fixtures or equipment from requirements through prototype, validation, release, and production support
- Experience co-developing mechanical systems with contract manufacturers, suppliers, or external engineering partners, including technical direction and design review
More about this role
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing Test) to develop the mechanical test fixtures and systems that enable reliable, scalable testing of WHOOP products throughout product development and mass production. You will drive fixture development from early concepts through production deployment, co-developing solutions with our contract manufacturing partners and translating test requirements into robust mechanical designs. Working across Hardware Test, Manufacturing, Electrical, Firmware, and Quality Engineering, you'll provide the technical direction and engineering judgment needed to deliver production-ready fixture solutions.
Drive mechanical fixture development for complex manufacturing test applications from early concept through validation, production deployment, and sustaining, partnering closely with contract manufacturers on design and execution
Translate test and product requirements into robust fixture designs, making appropriate tradeoffs between performance,...
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