Manager, Engineering - R&D

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

13h•$97,500 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

We build products people genuinely love. 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.

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 delivering robust solutions to complex engineering problems and mentoring the engineers around you
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, test equipment
Excellent CAD skills; advanced Excel for test data analysis
First-principles problem-solving instincts and a fail-fast, progress-over-perfection mindset
Clear, direct communicator — equally comfortable presenting to engineers and to 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
Optimize designs continuously for DFM, materials, cost efficiency, and consumer value
Collaborate with Product Development teams in the UK and China and cross-functional partners to get great ideas across the finish line