About the Role

SharkNinja is seeking a Director level Product Innovation Expert to lead one of Ninja’s Advanced Development categories. This is a high impact leadership role focused on defining the next generation of disruptive Ninja products through breakthrough innovation, consumer insight, and hands on product development.

As part of the Ninja Advanced Development team, you will lead a group of highly creative engineers responsible for generating and developing new product concepts that shape the future of the brand. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, technical depth, strong people leadership, and the ability to champion bold ideas from concept through to executive buy in.

You will work closely with Marketing, Design, Engineering, and global partners across the UK, US, and China to create products that solve real consumer problems and unlock new opportunities for growth.

What You Will Do

Apply Design Thinking principles to identify real consumer needs and translate them into Advanced Development projects.
Partner closely with Marketing teams to help define and influence the long term Ninja product roadmap.
Lead and inspire a team of creative, hands on engineers focused on breakthrough innovation and concept development.
Allocate resources across multiple Advanced Development projects and establish clear priorities to maintain momentum.
Manage a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from blue sky exploration through to programs approaching commercialization.
Drive regular project reviews and support project leaders to ensure strong execution and technical progress.
Think critically about emerging product concepts and challenge ideas to improve consumer value, feasibility, and differentiation.
Make difficult strategic decisions around project direction, including when to stop, pivot, or accelerate development efforts.
Interpret test data, prototype learnings, and consumer feedback to guide development decisions and action plans.
Champion promising product concepts to senior leadership and executive teams, effectively communicating vision, value, and opportunity.
Manage collaboration with external technology and manufacturing partners.
Support the transition of successful concepts from Advanced Development into NPD and NPI teams while protecting design intent.
Collaborate closely with global teams across the UK, US, and China to ensure smooth concept transfer and early manufacturing alignment.
Develop and mentor team members, supporting both individual growth and long term organisational capability building.

What You Will Bring

Extensive experience leading user centred innovation and product development projects.
Strong intuition for consumer needs, market opportunities, and what drives success in the marketplace.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams developing breakthrough or disruptive consumer products.
Comfortable taking calculated risks and pursuing ambitious ideas with a fail fast, learn fast mindset.
Strong leadership and people management capability, including managing teams across multiple locations.
Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with the ability to influence executive leadership teams.
Ability to sketch and visually communicate ideas quickly and effectively.
High proficiency in SolidWorks and ProE or Creo CAD systems.
Strong project and resource management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively across multiple concurrent programs.
Experience working with China manufacturing partners on high volume consumer products.
Strong understanding of cross functional product development disciplines including Industrial Design, User Experience, Electronics, Quality, and Manufacturing.
A collaborative and open minded approach, with the confidence to challenge ideas while remaining receptive to feedback and alternative perspectives.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: US/Needham 

About Us  

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.   

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Senior Product Design Engineer to our global team.  

OVERVIEW:  

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help us build a new generation of innovative products across our Ninja brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our Needham, MA Headquarters, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market by supporting the front-end development of product creation with a focus on technology and feasibility implementation when building our product roadmap.  

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:  

• 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.  

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:  

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Industrial Design with a focus on engineering principles.  

• 4-8+ 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.  

Desires Skills (Not Required): 

• Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable  

• Experience designing for sheet metal products. 

Engineering Manager, NPD — Coffee & Beverage

SharkNinja | Needham, MA

About SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. We work hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people with great ideas who want to build the next big thing — and develop while they do it.

We take a team approach to our projects, where everyone has a voice. SharkNinja recognizes the importance of diversity in the workplace and is committed to hiring a diverse team. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Manager, NPD to help us build a new generation of innovative Coffee & Beverage products across our Shark & Ninja ranges.

This role is the US engineering anchor for the category, leading the subsystems with the most direct consumer KPI and touchpoint impact — the parts of the product that drive star ratings, daily user experience, and brand-critical sensory performance. You will lead a small US-based team of two direct reports focused on KPI- and touchpoint-driving subsystems on our flagship beverage appliance programs, while acting as the category-level technical representative to executive leadership.

Expected split: ~70% program-level subsystem delivery and people leadership / ~30% category-level representation.

This role suits an experienced engineer who applies first-principles thinking and sound judgment to solve complex problems across thermal, fluidic, and electromechanical domains — equally comfortable in a CAD/lab environment as in an executive review.

What You'll Do

Program Delivery & People Leadership (~70%)

• Lead a US-based team of two engineers, setting clear technical direction, reviewing work, managing prioritization, and providing regular structured feedback and coaching
• Take overall ownership of KPI-critical subsystem designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping, and verification — working at pace and developing the team to do the same
• Drive subsystem performance against category KPIs using quantitative test and DOE methods to close the loop from consumer requirement to measurable design parameter
• Continuously evaluate and improve designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality, and consumer value
• Build and test prototypes to de-risk concepts, validate assumptions, and drive design decisions; plan and run DOEs, analyze results, and translate findings into specification and design changes
• Represent the global team's work in program reviews and take accountability for the quality and timeliness of their deliverables
• Collaborate seamlessly with the UK-based program engineering team and coordinate closely with US-based Product Management, Industrial Design, and Technical/Technology teams
• Coordinate effectively with China-based manufacturing and engineering partners to support design-for-manufacture and production scale-up

Category Representation (~30%)

• Serve as the technical voice of the US Coffee & Beverage engineering team in executive-level reviews, portfolio planning sessions, and cross-category forums
• Synthesize technical status, risk, and learning across multiple active programs into clear, decision-grade communications for executive audiences
• Lead post-mortem and lessons-learned activities across the category; identify systemic issues and drive process or architectural improvements across programs
• Contribute to category-level technology roadmaps and long-range capability planning alongside engineering leadership on both sides of the Atlantic

What You'll Bring

Required

• Degree-level technical qualification, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or Industrial Design Engineering
• 6+ years of proven experience in Mechanical / Product Design / Industrial Design environments, including at least one full concept-to-production cycle
• 2+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold accountability for a team of engineers
• Experience interfacing and presenting updates to senior or executive leadership who will be both of a technical and non-technical nature.
• Demonstrated ability to translate consumer KPIs and qualitative product requirements into concrete, measurable design parameters and test protocols, including DOE planning and interpretation
• Experience in plastic manufacturing processes and high-volume consumer goods environments
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo to a high level, with demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews
• Clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical and executive audiences — in writing, presentations, and live Q&A
• Experience working effectively in distributed, multi-site engineering environments (US, UK, China, or similar)
• Flexible, collaborative, and positive — with a proactive problem-solving mindset and comfort working semi-autonomously under ambiguity

Preferred

• Experience in consumer household appliances, particularly coffee, espresso, or hot-beverage products
• Familiarity with beverage appliance components: pumps, thermoblocks/boilers, solenoid valves, flow meters, grinders, pressure regulation, and safety devices
• Appreciation for electrical engineering, software, and UX design
• Experience presenting to executive stakeholders and synthesizing technical content across multiple programs

SharkNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive team.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do: 

• Team sport to Deliver 5 star product to consumer 

• You can design any product you want in SharkNinja 

• Pursue and provide creative idea for product 

• Communication with transnational team to achive better results for issues 

• Make things better with detail research 

• Drive incremental change 

• Challenge and be challenge 

• Improve yourself by training, lesson learn and so on 

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS: 

Responsibilities: 

• Professionally design and develop innovative design solutions and products in a fast-paced team environment. 

• Provide solid modeling and prototype support on technology development and new product development projects. 

• Using sound engineering principles refine concepts into reliable designs that meet performance, compliance, product integrity and aesthetic requirements. 

• Design for manufacturability, for China production environments. 

• Generate part specifications, including detailed drawings and specifications. 

• Communicate design to team members and China factories. 

• Perform product prototyping and testing, write test requests and obtain quotes from internal and external sources. 

• Support continuous improvement of existing products. 

Experience required:   

• Around 5-8 years’ experience in product development in high volume consumer products, Mobile Robotic products preferred. 

• 3D CAD proficiency, design experience in multiple processes such as: plastic injection molding, die-casting, sheet metal, machining processes, and assembly processes. 

• Experience working effectively in a cross-functional team environment is essential. 

• Good knowledge of Design processes, including DFME, FEA, DFM etc. 

Education background required:  

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics 

Functional Skills/Knowledge: 

• Good command of English speaking and writing. 

• Ability to work with flexible adaptable teams and processes that embrace and cope with change and uncertainty. 

• Ability to support at least multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Detail-oriented, versatile, organized, articulate and professional. 

Other Requirements：  

• Traveling to supplier factory / staying in factory is required 

• Occasional international travel to visit suppliers or other SharkNinja offices may be required. 

• Ability to work under pressure and work overtime if required at peak project times. 

Work Period: July 2026 through December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.  There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: As a Product Design Engineering Co-op on the Ninja team, you will join a passionate team of product innovators driving Ninja products from early concept through market launch. This design engineering role is ideal for someone who loves to sketch, model in CAD, build, test, and iterate, with the consumer always at the center of every decision. You will be hands-on with mechanical design, developing and refining concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will collaborate closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners to transform insights into elegant, viable, and exciting products. If you are a creative thinker, curious builder, and motivated problem solver who enjoys turning real-world challenges into tangible design solutions, this could be the perfect fit for you.

 Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate established concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions
• Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations to resolve mechanical, usability, and performance challenges
• Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes, using hands-on experimentation and user testing to inform design decisions
• Approach everyday engineering and design challenges with curiosity and resilience, continuously refining solutions to drive innovation and product excellence

 ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA
• Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)
• Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)
• Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives
• Passionate about user-centered product design, with an appreciation for the relationship between form, function, and performance
• Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments
• Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus
• Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love.  As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our global team. 

Overview: 

The NPD Team at SharkNinja is looking for dynamic, creative, talented, inspirational and committed Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new technologies.  

We seek a creative problem solver who possesses an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, is equally comfortable hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing the results of a test, and is passionate about solving the tough engineering challenges required to be the first to deliver innovative new  products to market. 

This role calls for an experienced hands-on engineer who has natural curiosity and creativity, a passion to develop and utilize a diversity of talents, and desire to help make a high performing team even stronger. 

EXCITING things you’ll get to do: 

• Design and development of consumer products from initial concept to on-going product support within our global development organization 

• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams daily to rapidly progress the understanding of systems, performance levers, and tradeoffs 

• Bring together team members from other disciplines to brainstorm, solve problems, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and test them thoroughly 

• Work with closely with and guide a team of mechanical engineers including co-ops and interns  
• See the culmination of your efforts with the team come to life on the shelf in strores, online, and in infomercials 

Attributes and Skills: 

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering  

• 5+ years of related experience in design and development 

• Demonstrated ability to bring enabling technologies into innovative products in the market 

• Solid analytical skills, a methodical mindset with strong attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution 

• Skilled in prototyping: 3D printing, machining, hand tools, building accurate and robust assemblies 

• Experience working in a laboratory setting with various test equipment and instrumentation conducting controlled experiments on something you have designed and built 

• Proficient CAD user, Solidworks or CREO  

• Organized, skilled using Excel, Minitab, or Matlab (or similar programs) to synthesize test data into learnings 

• Skilled communicator able to explain working principles, synthesize data into learnings and the impact to design choices, and make recommendations to both technical and non-technical colleagues 

• Enjoys fostering meaningful professional relationships with colleages 
• Due to the hands-on nature of the role working closely with a team, this role is an in-person role at our Needham, MA office 

Preferred Attributes: 

• Experience in product design and development including designing and executing an experimental test plan to guide design decisions 

• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects and goals 

• Previous experience in an applied engineering role working for a consumer product company or a consultant company 
• Experience with electronics (analog/digital), related test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)  

Lead UX Designer 

Mobile Apps & Connected Product Experiences 

ABOUT US 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN AT SHARKNINJA 

At SharkNinja, we work hard to provide our consumers with high quality, innovative, and delightful products. We are passionate about user experience, and we are looking for creative designers who think outside the box, embrace the latest technology, advocate for our customers, and push the boundary of what's possible. Join us on our exciting journey to shape the future of SharkNinja product experiences. 

THE ROLE 

SharkNinja is looking for a talented and experienced Lead UX Designer to take creative and technical ownership of key app experiences within our UX team. In this role, you will serve as a design lead on high-visibility projects, setting the design direction while actively contributing hands-on work. You will mentor junior and mid-level designers, establish design standards, and collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Industrial Design teams to ensure our connected app experiences are intuitive, delightful, and deeply integrated with our physical Shark and Ninja products. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead end-to-end UX design for key app experiences across the Shark and Ninja connected product portfolio, from concept ideation through final implementation on iOS and Android. 

• Set design direction and quality standards on projects, providing hands-on design contributions as well as clear guidance and feedback to other designers. 

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level UX designers, helping to develop their skills and elevating overall team output. 

• Translate consumer insights, user research, and competitive analysis into user-centered design strategies and solutions. 

• Drive the evolution of the SharkNinja UX design system, contributing new components, patterns, and documentation that promote consistency and scalability. 

• Build high-fidelity interactive prototypes to communicate design intent, test concepts with users, and align stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with SW and Product teams to ensure designs are technically feasible and that implementation maintains visual and functional integrity. 

• Facilitate design reviews, workshops, and critiques, building a culture of open feedback and creative excellence. 
• Champion the use of AI tools and emerging design technologies within the team's workflow. 

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS 

• 6-9 years of UX design experience with a demonstrated track record of leading complex design projects from concept to launch. 

• Strong expertise in UX and UI design for mobile experiences on iOS and Android; experience with connected hardware products is a strong plus. 

• An exceptional portfolio showcasing both hands-on design craft and evidence of design leadership and mentorship. 

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; experience using AI tools in the design process is a strong plus. 

• Ability to give clear, actionable design direction and constructive feedback to peers and junior designers. 

• Strong analytical and systems thinking skills, with the ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals. 

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present and defend design decisions to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. 

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment at the intersection of software and hardware product development. 

• Bachelor's degree in UI/UX Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, or a related discipline. 

Work Period: July 2026 through December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.  There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: As a Product Design Engineering Co-op on the Shark team, you will join a passionate team of product innovators driving Shark products from early concept through market launch. This design engineering role is ideal for someone who loves to sketch, model in CAD, build, test, and iterate, with the consumer always at the center of every decision. You will be hands-on with mechanical design, developing and refining concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will collaborate closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners to transform insights into elegant, viable, and exciting products. If you are a creative thinker, curious builder, and motivated problem solver who enjoys turning real-world challenges into tangible design solutions, this could be the perfect fit for you.

 Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate established concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions
• Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations to resolve mechanical, usability, and performance challenges
• Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes, using hands-on experimentation and user testing to inform design decisions
• Approach everyday engineering and design challenges with curiosity and resilience, continuously refining solutions to drive innovation and product excellence

 ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, or have graduated within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA
• Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)
• Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)
• Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives
• Passionate about user-centered product design, with an appreciation for the relationship between form, function, and performance
• Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments
• Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus
• Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous
• Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
  • Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!