SharkNinja · 1 day ago
Senior Product Design Engineer
Needham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that specializes in creating innovative lifestyle solutions. The Senior Product Design Engineer will lead the development of new products for the Ninja brand, focusing on front-end technology and feasibility to drive the product roadmap.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Is comfortable working in the front-end product/engineering development phase using ideation/innovation techniques to unlock and drive the Motorized product roadmap with engineering and cross-functional PD/ID/Brand/Test Kitchen teams in the US, UK, and China
Take ownership of the roadmap with a focus on the front-end technology and feasibility phase to support our next generation of products – Think complete system innovations that sit between the physical (mechanical) and system (sensors/software/batteries/connectivity)
Is comfortable failing fast by driving ideas to a conclusion early on via functional rigs prior to handing over part or complete product solution packages to the back-end implementation AD team
Is comfortable tinkering away on both short- and long-term projects with a hands-on approach in the form of POC (Proof of Concept) rigs
Can communicate ideas quickly and effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions
Is comfortable in carrying out design/engineering studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical or consumer issues with a focus on user experience at all stages of development
Collaborates seamlessly with our global AD team and CI team to ensure that the front-end sensibilities (consumer focused experience) are driving our direction and maintained throughout our development to deliver 5-star products
Actively coaches & supports other team members and encourages their efforts, particularly in respect to junior colleagues
Ability to balance, prioritize, & drive multiple workflows across projects alongside additional responsibilities whilst conforming to fast-paced schedules & deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Industrial Design with a focus on engineering principles
5-8+ years of proven experience in Mechanical Engineering
Experience working on electromechanical products within a product development environment
Experience designing for plastic parts including silicone, rubber and injection molding parts
Experience in working with IP teams to track prior art and identify novel or inventive solutions within the AD/R&D team
Uses SolidWorks or Creo to a proficient level
Identify, solve, implement, and verify technical solutions autonomously as part of a team
Can operate (with training) in the lab, building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting findings with next steps
Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, & perseverance, whilst maintaining a positive attitude with an entrepreneurial nature; these are key to success at SharkNinja
Positive attitude with an entrepreneurial nature & preference for collaboration; not afraid to fail fast, learn and then pivot
Appreciation for electrical engineering, software, and mechanical principles – An all-rounder of sorts
Proactively enhances own education & actively seeks out coaching from others - takes a growth-mindset approach towards personal development
Exercises judgment in; identifying which problems to solve, how to make daily progress, and embodying the importance of iterating to prove-out hypotheses
Continuously evaluates design intent to achieve outstanding results for the business and consumer
A proven problem-solver; able to demonstrably generate & deliver solutions within project timelines
Keen to engage in and contribute to internal working groups outside of their core job-role in order to improve processes, working environment, internal mindset etc
Preferred
Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable
Experience designing for sheet metal products
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Employee stock purchase program
Life insurance
AD&D
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off
Company holidays
Parental leave
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Pre-paid legal insurance
Back-up child and eldercare days
Product discounts
Referral bonus program
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (40)
2024 (33)
2023 (18)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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