What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer position at SharkNinja?
About Us
SharkNinja 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 developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Product Design Engineer – New Product Development
Mission:
Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Overview:
We are looking for a Product Design Engineer to join our US NPD team, creating a new generation of innovative home environment products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working at our Needham, MA headquarters, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market.
Key Responsibilities:
At SharkNinja, 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.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
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. SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
SharkNinja 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 developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Product Design Engineer – New Product Development
Mission:
Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Overview:
We are looking for a Product Design Engineer to join our US NPD team, creating a new generation of innovative home environment products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working at our Needham, MA headquarters, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborates to help establish a project’s user, design, and functional requirements, deliver robust solutions to satisfy those requirements, then help to iterate through testing and building consensus on next steps.
- Takes a lead role (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product.
- Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace.
- Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers.
- Works closely with our R&D team to build prototypes and testing rigs to integrate optimization for product performance.
- Applies sound engineering and product design standards to deliver real solutions.
- Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues.
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related engineering discipline with a focus on engineering principles.
- Typically, 1-3 years of proven experience in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, product design, or industrial design within the consumer goods, household appliance, or similar sectors.
- Experience in using SolidWorks, Creo, or other CAD software for product design. Familiarity with prototyping and hands-on development of functional models is key.
- An understanding of plastic, casting, and sheet metal manufacturing processes is desirable.
- Comfortable with building and testing prototypes, working in lab environments, and developing detailed reports based on findings. Ability to solve technical problems and iterate on solutions based on test results.
- A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills, with a preference for working collaboratively across teams and geographies to achieve product goals.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. A strong growth mindset and the desire to continuously improve and learn new skills.
- Appreciation for electrical engineering, software, and mechanical systems—acting as a well-rounded designer who can contribute to both hardware and system solutions.
- An entrepreneurial approach to tackling challenges and delivering solutions, using creative thinking and data-driven decisions to push the boundaries of what’s possible in product development.
- Consumer Goods Experience: Experience in the household appliance or consumer electronics industry is highly desirable.
- IP Awareness: Familiarity with working alongside IP teams to track prior art, assess patentability, and explore novel solutions within the product development process.
- Global Collaboration Experience: Experience working with cross-functional teams in different regions, such as the US, UK, or China, is a plus.
At SharkNinja, 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.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
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. SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
