Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Shark Ninja is looking for a dynamic, creative, and committed Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new technologies. The role calls for an experienced hands‑on engineer with natural curiosity, creativity, and a passion to develop and utilize a diversity of talents and help make a high‑performing team even stronger.

• Design and development of consumer products from initial concept to on‑going product support within the 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 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 stores, online, and in infomercials.

• 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, 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.).

$81,700—$140,000 USD

Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account (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, backup child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. Shark Ninja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Shark Ninja People & Culture at