Mechanical Engineer II - Heated Indoor R&D

About Shark Ninja

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. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

We’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Shark is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer II to join our R&D team and help develop the next generation of innovative consumer products. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, enjoys building products from the ground up, and approaches new technical challenges with curiosity, optimism, and grit.

• Own products from early concept through production — design, prototype, test, iterate, ship
• Design electromechanical systems that integrate motors, sensors, actuators, PCBs, and controls
• Build hands-on prototypes using in-house lab tools, rapid prototyping, and supplier support
• Dig into root-cause analysis and troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues directly
• Translate product requirements into CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and specs
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with EE, , NPD, and testing teams from day one
• Run design validation, reliability testing, and DFM/DFA reviews

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, plus 1–3 years in product development or R&D
• Real hands-on prototyping experience — you've built and tested physical hardware
• Solid grasp of electromechanical systems (motors, gearing, mechanisms, basic electronics)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD — Solid Works, Creo, NX, or similar
• Experience taking a product from concept to production
• Comfort with fast-moving, iterative environments where requirements evolve
• Energy and creativity when facing problems no one has solved before

• Consumer products, appliances, or high-volume manufacturing experience
• Rapid prototyping methods — 3D printing, machining, soft tooling
• FEA / CFD simulation tools

• Builders and doers who love getting their hands dirty
• Engineers who see ambiguity as opportunity
• Strong collaborators with a “let’s figure it out” mindset
• Passion for creating innovative, user-focused products

The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Pay Range
$78,000—$115,000 USD

At Shark Ninja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, Shark Ninja product discounts, and more. We empower your…