Director, Engineering - Advanced Development

Director, Engineering
- Advanced Development

About Us

Shark Ninjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople's lives in homes around the world.
Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja
, the company has a proven track recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed

Shark

Ninjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

At Shark Ninja, 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.

At Shark Ninja, we're redefining how products improve everyday life - and this role sits at the very heart of that ambition.

As Director, Engineering
- Advanced Development, you'll head up a team of passionate, hands-on design storytellers, engineers, and inventors who bring breakthrough product ideas to life. This isn't just a design leadership role. It's owning the spark behind Shark Ninja's next generation of iconic products: you'll be the creative catalyst shaping what's next, driving how teams turn blue-sky thinking into tangible, consumer-loved innovations that define categories.

The early concept architecture your team shapes is what eventually fuels mass production through our NPD pipeline.

We're looking for a designer at heart - engineering and design credentials, a natural flair for storytelling, and a relentless passion for solving consumer problems in inventive, inspiring ways.

• Own early-stage concept development
  , design storytelling, and early platform exploration across multiple product categories.
• Pitch future-focused concepts through design storytelling - in a way that connects emotionally and drives alignment across the business, including with senior leadership.
• Partner with Mechanical Engineering, R&D, Product Development, and Product Marketing leadership to ensure early concepts are rooted in a strong, scalable product strategy.
• Ground ideas in what's buildable - integrating knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods (plastic injection molding, die casting, sheet metal), and DFM/DFA so concepts are not just exciting but achievable.
• Build, inspire, and lead a team of managers, engineers, and designers, fostering a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and excellence.
• Set and drive the strategic direction of the Advanced Development pipeline
  , identifying opportunities for innovation and differentiation across the portfolio.
• Serve as a key voice in long-term innovation strategy and category vision, in partnership with senior cross-functional leaders.

• 10+ years in product development, including at least 5 years in a management role with experience managing managers — ideally in a high-volume consumer goods environment.
• A consumer-obsessed mindset, with a proven ability to develop products that influence behavior, exceed expectations, and set new standards in the market.
• Strong consumer intuition and market awareness — anticipating user needs and identifying commercially viable opportunities.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to pitch ideas and influence stakeholders at the executive level.
• A passion for hands-on development, technical problem-solving, and pushing boundaries.
• Demonstrated delivery of complex global initiatives on time and within budget, navigating diverse stakeholder needs and evolving project landscapes.
• A track record of building and scaling teams and processes in a fast-growing organization.
• Experience with Solid Works or Creo, Key Shot, and Adobe Suite.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a closely related technical discipline.

Salary and Other Compensation: 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.

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