Senior Product Design Engineer – Haircare

SharkNinja

About The Position

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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. The Haircare NPD team at SharkNinja is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer to support the development of high-performance haircare products from early concept through production. This role is well-suited for an experienced engineer who applies engineering principles and sound judgment to solve complex, sometimes ambiguous problems. You will own key portions of larger programs, contribute to system-level decisions, and work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver robust, well-integrated solutions. You bring a strong understanding of how your work fits into the broader product and organizational context, and you influence outcomes through collaboration, technical input, and mentorship of less experienced engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in consumer product design and development
Solid understanding of mechanical and thermal fundamentals and how system interactions affect performance
Experience designing components or subsystems involving motors, heaters, airflow paths, structures, or thermal control
Hands-on prototyping experience (e.g., 3D printing, machining, lab builds)
Experience planning and running tests and interpreting experimental data
Proficiency in Creo or SolidWorks
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical partners
Demonstrated ability to work independently on defined problem areas while collaborating effectively within a larger team
Strong sense of ownership with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with haircare appliances or similar handheld consumer products
Familiarity with small-appliance components such as motors, heaters, sensors, PCBAs, and safety devices
Exposure to compliance testing (UL/IEC), reliability testing, or mass production environments
Experience working in fast-paced development settings with evolving requirements

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of haircare appliances from concept through validation, manufacturing, and post-launch support
Own and deliver specific subsystems or performance areas (e.g., thermal delivery, airflow, structures, durability, noise, safety) within larger programs
Apply engineering principles to evaluate trade-offs related to performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability
Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Industrial Design, Product Management, Operations, and external partners to deliver integrated solutions
Build and test prototypes to explore concepts, reduce risk, and inform design decisions
Plan and execute experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into practical design improvements
Support products through validation testing, compliance activities, and manufacturing scale-up
Identify areas for improvement in designs, processes, or ways of working
Influence and mentor junior engineers, co-ops, and interns through technical guidance and example