Mechanical Engineering Manager

About Us

Shark Ninja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of industry‑leading lifestyle solutions. Powered by the Shark and Ninja brands, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and driving significant growth through multiple product categories. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, Shark Ninja employs over 4,100 associates worldwide.

• Invent & Innovate:
  Develop and prototype new product concepts that redefine consumer expectations.
• Collaborate & Build:
  Work cross‑functionally with engineering, design, user experience, and manufacturing teams to bring ideas to life.
• Create Scalable Solutions:
  Design new technologies that transition seamlessly from early‑stage development to full‑scale production.
• Shape the Future:
  Influence Shark Ninja’s product roadmap with disruptive, consumer‑driven ideas.
• Support the communication of ideas quickly and be able to drive a team effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions.
• Confidence in managing external providers of technology solutions to reduce time to market.
• Understand the importance of clear product definition during the design process while appreciating the spark of inspiration.
• Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems.

• A passion for problem‑solving, creative thinking, and technical excellence.
• A degree‑level technical qualification, ideally in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering, with significant product design content.
• Extensive experience in an industrial design/product design/innovation environment.
• A track record of concept development, prototyping, and transitioning projects into production.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven track record of taking consumer concept ideas through the selection process and into tooling and mass production.
• Strong leadership experience and excellent communication skills with an inspirational leadership style.
• Extensive experience required in high‑volume plastic injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, etc.

• Endless Innovation:
  We don’t just create products; we revolutionize categories.
• Fast‑paced & Impactful:
  Work on meaningful projects with real‑world impact.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, we invest in talent development.
• A Culture of Curiosity:
  We encourage bold thinking and taking smart risks.

Pay Range: $80,000 – $165,000 USD

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution; 401(k) with matching; employee stock purchase program; life and accidental‑death & dismemberment insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; generous paid time off; company holidays; parental leave; identity theft protection; pet insurance; pre‑paid legal insurance; backup child and eldercare days; product discounts; referral bonus program; and more.

• Company: Shark Ninja
• Position: Mechanical Engineering Manager
• Work Location: Needham
• Country: US