Senior Mechanical Engineer, SharkNinja
R&D
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Open for applications
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Open for applications
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
- This role calls for an experienced hands-on engineer who has natural curiosity and creativity, a passion to develop and utilize a diversity of talents, and desire to help make a high performing team even stronger
- 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 working closely with a team, this role is an in-person role at our Needham, MA office
Desirable
- Understanding of applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer
- 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 R&D 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.)
What the job involves
- The R&D Team at SharkNinja is looking for dynamic, creative, talented, inspirational and committed Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new technologies
- We seek a creative problem solver who possesses an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, is equally comfortable hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing the results of a test, and is passionate about solving the tough engineering challenges required to be the first to deliver innovative new products to market
- Design and development of consumer products from initial concept to on-going product support within our 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 with 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
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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