Director, Engineering - Advanced Development

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on creating lifestyle solutions that improve people's lives. With a commitment to AI-native culture and disruptive innovation, the company seeks individuals who are eager to experiment, adopt new tools, and push the boundaries of what's possible. The Director, Engineering – Advanced Development role is central to this mission, leading a team responsible for bringing breakthrough product ideas to life and shaping the future of SharkNinja's product portfolio. This role involves owning the early concept architecture that fuels mass production and defining the next generation of iconic products.

Requirements

10+ years in product development, including at least 5 years in a management role with experience managing managers, ideally in a high-volume consumer goods environment.
A consumer-obsessed mindset, with a proven ability to develop products that influence behavior, exceed expectations, and set new standards.
Strong consumer intuition and market awareness.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders at the executive level.
A passion for hands-on development, technical problem-solving, and pushing boundaries.
Demonstrated delivery of complex global initiatives on time and within budget.
A track record of building and scaling teams and processes in a fast-growing organization.
Experience with SolidWorks or Creo, KeyShot, and Adobe Suite.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a closely related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Own early-stage concept development, design storytelling, and early platform exploration across multiple product categories.
Pitch future-focused concepts through design storytelling to drive alignment across the business, including with senior leadership.
Partner with Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, and Product Marketing leadership to ensure early concepts are rooted in a strong, scalable product strategy.
Integrate knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods (plastic injection molding, die casting, sheet metal), and DFM/DFA to ensure concepts are achievable.
Build, inspire, and lead a team of managers, engineers, and designers, fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and excellence.
Set and drive the strategic direction of the Advanced Development pipeline, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
Serve as a key voice in long-term innovation strategy and category vision in partnership with senior cross-functional leaders.