Mechanical Engineer, SharkNinja
Research & Development, Ninja
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Job no longer available
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
Office located in Needham, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
SharkNinja's mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical or related disciplines)
- 1-3 years of related experience in product design, electro-mechanical or consumer product development (including co-ops/internships)
- Experience with hands-on prototype development in plastic and metal including using basic machine shop tools and 3D Printing
- Familiarity with electronics (analog/digital), test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)
- Familiarity with production processes such as injection molding and sheet metal forming
- Competent CAD user
- Competency in small-scale electromechanical prototyping (Arduino or Raspberry Pi)
- Familiarity with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Due to the hands-on nature of the role working with prototypes this is an in-person role at our Needham, MA office
What the job involves
- The R&D team researches and develops new technologies and integrates them into new products
- They are responsible for the performance of our products and “how they work” – how a coffee maker makes coffee, how an air fryer cooks, how a blender blends, or how a new yet-to-be-invented kitchen device does new kitchen device things
- R&D Mechanical Engineers design and build prototypes, set up and execute test plans to learn how things work, analyze data to pull out deeper insights, and put all these learnings into action by making design changes to our products
- This role is involved in the full product lifecycle from early-stage concept development all the way to mass production, continuously working to push performance and resolve issues
- The core focus of this role is always technology R&D and improving product performance, but R&D Engineers here are not limited to purely technical thinking and work
- They must be able to put themselves in the shoes of our consumers to understand what they want in an innovative consumer-delighting product, and then put themselves back in the shoes of an R&D Engineer to deliver exactly that
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design
- Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity, strong first principles thinking, positive can-do attitude, and proven ability to deliver robust, elegant, and innovative solutions to complex design challenges
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and dive into hands-on development and testing workstreams
- Ability to clearly, effectively, and concisely communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues both verbally and in writing
- Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects and goals
- Ability to conduct early-stage R&D experiments to understand and identify key product features or parameters that drive product performance
Our take
Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
SharkNinja’s main challenge is facing down big-name competitors such as home appliance giant Dyson. In fact, through innovative design, it seized the market-leading spot in traditional vacuums from Dyson and is only second to iRobot in sales of robotic models. A 2023 IPO saw an extra $296 million in funding added to SharkNinja's pot and was followed by product launches in new sectors such as air conditioning and food cooling, indicating that the company is still full of new product ideas.
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10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
- Competitive RRSP matching program
- 16 vacation days to start
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer and cultural days
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
- Continuous development and mentoring
- Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
- Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
- Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
Company values
- Never be afraid to dream big
- Relentlessly innovate
- Obsess about customer satisfaction
- Build people up
- Seize opportunities - individually and collectively
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Articles
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
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Diversity & Inclusion at SharkNinja
- At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is 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. Your role in Diversifying SharkNinja:
- As a corporate citizen, learn and support SharkNinja’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Explore SharkNinja’s DEI Groups or volunteer to serve on committees that organize diversity-related events and activities
- Participate in employee engagement surveys and respond as openly and honestly as possible
- Become culturally competent; take the time to learn about different cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds represented by your colleagues
- Ensure equitable experiences, strengthen inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
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