Senior Manager, Design and Advanced Development

SharkNinja • Needham, MA

40d

About The Position

This isn't just a design management role-it's about leading the spark behind SharkNinja's next generation of iconic products. You will be a creative catalyst shaping what's next, helping teams turn blue-sky thinking into tangible, consumer-loved innovations that define categories. Your team will shape the early concept architecture that eventually fuels mass production through our NPD (New Product Development) pipeline. The ideal candidate is a designer at heart, with engineering and design credentials, a natural flair for storytelling, and a relentless passion for solving consumer problems in inventive, inspiring ways.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in product development, with at least 3 years in a management role, ideally in a high-volume consumer goods environment.
• Consumer-obsessed mindset with a proven ability to develop products that influence behavior, exceed expectations, and set new standards in the market.
• Strong consumer intuition and market awareness, with the ability to anticipate user needs and identify commercially viable opportunities.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Passion for hands-on development, technical problem-solving, and pushing boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex global initiatives on time and within budget, navigating diverse stakeholder needs and evolving project landscapes.
• Experience using SolidWorks or Creo, KeyShot, and Adobe Suite

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of early-stage concepts, design storytelling, and early platform exploration across multiple product categories.
• Use design storytelling to pitch future-focused concepts in a way that connects emotionally and drives alignment across the business.
• Partner with Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, and Product Marketing to ensure early concepts are rooted in a strong, scalable product strategy.
• Integrate knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods (e.g., plastic injection molding, die casting, sheet metal), and DFM/DFA to ensure ideas are not just exciting but achievable.
• Inspire and lead a team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and excellence.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Advanced Development pipeline, identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees