Whoop
Technical Program Manager (NPI)
$120K–$160K
Boston, MA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in technical program management, manufacturing development, hardware engineering, or related roles.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility.
About the job
Coordinates manufacturing execution and factory readiness for WHOOP hardware products from early development through mass production ramp.
What you'll do
- Drive NPI build workstreams and coordinate contract manufacturer readiness, including materials, equipment, processes, and test infrastructure.
- Maintain manufacturing schedules, build plans, risk trackers, and issue lists; coordinate issue resolution through closure.
- Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams on process validation, production readiness, build reviews, and program updates.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience supporting hardware NPI programs, engineering builds, or production ramp activities in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers or external manufacturing partners.
- Working knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes, including SMT, assembly, test, and pack-out, and familiarity with manufacturing metrics such as yield and throughput.
Nice to have
- Consumer electronics or hardware manufacturing experience.
- International manufacturing environment experience.
Pay
$120,000 - $160,000 USD base salary
Tools
SMT
AI focus
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, with AI-assisted work meeting the same quality standards as personal contributions.
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