Manager, Engineering - R&D
About The Position
As R&D Manager on the Ninja team in Needham, MA, you'll lead a small group of engineers through the full arc of product development, from first principles to production-ready hardware, while helping each person on your team grow into their best work. 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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years in product development, ideally in a fast-paced, high-output environment
- Proven track record of delivering robust solutions to complex engineering problems and mentoring fellow engineers
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and physics, including fluid mechanics
- Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical fabrication (power tools, sheet metal, wiring)
- Familiarity with small appliance components: sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, and test equipment
- Excellent CAD skills and advanced Excel for test data analysis
- First-principles problem-solving instincts and a fail-fast, progress-over-perfection mindset
- Clear, direct communication, equally comfortable presenting to engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Lead, hire, and develop a team of engineers across design studies, CAD execution, prototyping, and design verification
- Own designs end-to-end: drive fast iteration, apply sound engineering judgment, and hold the bar on quality, cost, and manufacturability
- Continuously optimize designs for DFM, materials, cost efficiency, and consumer value
- Collaborate with Product Development teams in the UK and China, and with cross-functional partners, to get great ideas across the finish line
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
