Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Us

Shark Ninja 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 driving significant growth and market share gains.

The NPD Team at Shark Ninja is looking for a dynamic, creative, and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new technologies. The role requires a creative problem solver with a strong grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, as well as the ability to prototype, test, and iterate on complex product concepts in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

• Design and develop consumer products from initial concept to ongoing product support within our global development organization.
• Collaborate daily with Engineering and Product Development teams 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 closely with and guide a team of mechanical engineers, including co‑ops and interns.
• See your efforts come to life on the shelf in stores, online, and in commercials.

• 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 colleagues.
• 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.

• 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.).

• 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”.

Annual salary range: $81,700 — $149,500 USD. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts with company contribution; 401(k) retirement plan with matching; employee stock purchase program; life insurance; AD&D; short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; generous paid time off; company holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; prepaid legal insurance; backup child and eldercare days; product discounts; referral bonus program; and more.

This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.

Shark Ninja 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, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Shark Ninja is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.