Are you ready to take your Mechanical Engineering skills to the next level and join a company that thrives on Innovation? If yes, I have the perfect position for you!

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our global team.

Overview:

The NPD Team at SharkNinja is looking for dynamic, creative, talented, inspirational and committed Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new technologies.

We seek a creative problem solver who possesses an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, is equally comfortable hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing the results of a test, and is passionate about solving the tough engineering challenges required to be the first to deliver innovative new products to market.

This role calls for an experienced hands-on engineer who has natural curiosity and creativity, a passion to develop and utilize a diversity of talents, and desire to help make a high performing team even stronger.

EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Design and development of consumer products from initial concept to on-going product support within our global development organization

• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams daily to rapidly progress the understanding of systems, performance levers, and tradeoffs

• Bring together team members from other disciplines to brainstorm, solve problems, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and test them thoroughly

• Work with closely with and guide a team of mechanical engineers including co-ops and interns

• See the culmination of your efforts with the team come to life on the shelf in strores, online, and in infomercials

Attributes and Skills:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of related experience in design and development

• Demonstrated ability to bring enabling technologies into innovative products in the market

• Solid analytical skills, a methodical mindset with strong attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution

• Skilled in prototyping: 3D printing, machining, hand tools, building accurate and robust assemblies

• Experience working in a laboratory setting with various test equipment and instrumentation conducting controlled experiments on something you have designed and built

• Proficient CAD user, Solidworks or CREO

• Organized, skilled using Excel, Minitab, or Matlab (or similar programs) to synthesize test data into learnings

• Skilled communicator able to explain working principles, synthesize data into learnings and the impact to design choices, and make recommendations to both technical and non-technical colleagues

• Enjoys fostering meaningful professional relationships with colleages

• Due to the hands-on nature of the role working closely with a team, this role is an in-person role at our Needham, MA office

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in product design and development including designing and executing an experimental test plan to guide design decisions

• Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects and goals

• Previous experience in an applied engineering role working for a consumer product company or a consultant company

• Experience with electronics (analog/digital), related test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

• Leads us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”

• Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”

• Using your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,”

• Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”

• Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT.”

SharkNinja is voted 2022 Best Places to Work in Boston and 100 Best Large Companies to Work For. As a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a leader in small household appliance innovation, we are ranked in the top three for the'Best ESG Management Company'in consumer necessities sector by leading international financial magazine, Institutional Investor, in June 2022. We strive to get smarter and are dedicated to integrating DEI in our processes, practices and policies. Some of our benefits include 4 Global DEI subcommittees, 8 Affinity Groups, 5 Business Resource Groups, Cultural Celebrations, Summer Half Day Fridays, Volunteer Impact Day/Activities, Mentorship & Coaching Programs more. Plus your first SharkNinja product is on us and you can enjoy discounted products throughout the year.

Sample of alternative Diversity statement – a bit simpler

SharkNinja is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. SharkNinja is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.