Mechanical Engineer II - Outdoor Heated
About The Position
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions. Powered by two trusted brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of disruptive innovation. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, with over 4,100 associates, SharkNinja's products are sold globally. At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture, expecting our people to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible. The Mechanical Engineer II role is part of the NPD team, focusing on designing products that have made SharkNinja a household name. This role involves owning real hardware, designing mechanisms, cutting parts, breaking prototypes, and iterating to improve designs. The company provides in-house labs, machine shops, and prototyping resources readily accessible to engineers. This position is located in Needham, MA, and is an on-site role requiring 4+ days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Approximately 2-4 years of experience in product development or design (candidates close to this range with relevant work are encouraged to apply).
- Real hands-on prototyping experience, including building and testing physical hardware.
- Experience designing for injection molded plastics or sheet metal for mass-produced products.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar).
- Comfort with fast-moving, iterative work where requirements may evolve.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with consumer products, appliances, or high-volume manufacturing.
- Experience with rapid prototyping methods such as 3D printing, machining, and soft tooling.
- Experience with simulation tools like FEA or CFD.
- A portfolio for team review would be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and build new products from early concept through production, including mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies, and the integration of motors, sensors, actuators, PCBs, and controls.
- Prototype rapidly using in-house labs, rapid prototyping tools, and supplier networks to quickly obtain functional hardware and iterate based on learnings.
- Own hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for mechanisms, systems, or novel ideas that do not perform as expected.
- Translate product requirements into CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and specifications for suppliers.
- Drive design validation, reliability testing, and DFM/DFA to ensure product durability in real-world conditions.
- Collaborate daily with Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Development, NPD, and test teams.
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
- paid time off
- employee stock purchase options
- wellness programs
- Learning Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
