SharkNinja · 5 days ago
Vice President - Product Excellence
Needham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $357K/yr
15+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Vice President of Product Excellence will oversee the quality, reliability, and compliance of embedded electronics and software in consumer products, ensuring alignment with product innovation and customer satisfaction.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive quality strategy for electrical systems and software across all product lines
Partner with Engineering, Product, Operations, and Compliance to ensure quality is integrated early and throughout the product development lifecycle
Represent the Quality function in executive decision-making and strategic planning processes
Establish and enforce rigorous testing and validation protocols for embedded systems, connectivity modules, firmware, and companion apps
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., UL, FCC, CE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, GDPR, cybersecurity standards)
Maintain a robust software and hardware quality management system that supports traceability, version control, and defect tracking
Drive quality risk assessments during concept, design, prototyping, and launch phases
Oversee validation of hardware-software integration and product interoperability
Lead root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and quality incident resolution
Leverage analytics, field data, and user feedback to identify and resolve quality issues
Use KPIs and dashboards to track defect rates, test coverage, field failure rates, and software performance
Build and lead a cross-functional team of electrical quality engineers, software QA, and systems testers
Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the quality organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
15+ years of experience in hardware/software quality engineering, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role
Proven expertise in embedded systems, IoT devices, mobile applications, and consumer product development
In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, standards, and tools for both hardware and software (e.g., ISO 9001, ISTQB, Agile testing, JIRA, Jenkins, automated testing)
Strong knowledge of product safety, EMC, and cybersecurity standards
Preferred
Experience with connected products, smart home devices, wearables, or other electronics-heavy consumer goods
Certifications in Quality (ASQ, ISTQB), Six Sigma, or Agile/Scrum frameworks
Experience managing distributed quality teams and global manufacturing partners
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
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
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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
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