Design Manager, SharkNinja
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
- Degree level technical qualification, ideally Mechanical Engineering, Product, or Industrial Design with a focus on engineering principles
- Typically, 6-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Product Design/ Industrial Design environment
- Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable
- Experience in plastic/casting/sheet metal manufacturing processes
- Experience in working with IP teams to track prior art and identify novel or inventive solutions within the AD/R&D team
- Uses Solidworks or Creo to a proficient level
- Identify, solve, implement, and verify technical solutions autonomously as part of a team
- Can operate (with training) in the lab, building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting findings with next steps
- Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, & perseverance, whilst maintaining a positive attitude with an entrepreneurial nature; these are key to success at SharkNinja
- Positive attitude with an entrepreneurial nature & preference for collaboration; not afraid to fail fast, learn and then pivot
- Appreciation for electrical engineering, software, and mechanical principles – An all-rounder of sorts
- Proactively enhances own education & actively seeks out coaching from others - takes a growth-mindset approach towards personal development
- Exercises judgment in; identifying which problems to solve, how to make daily progress, and embodying the importance of iterating to prove-out hypotheses
- Keen to engage in and contribute to internal working groups outside of their core job-role in order to improve processes, working environment, internal mindset etc
- Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously
- Can effectively manage the “hands-on” - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting
- Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja
- Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature
- Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Design Engineering Manager, Ninja Motorized AD to lead part of the growing AD team in building a new generation of innovative products across our Ninja brand
- We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers
- Working as part of our Needham, MA Headquarters, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market by supporting the front-end development of product creation with a focus on technology and feasibility implementation when building our product roadmap
- Is comfortable working in the front-end product/engineering development phase using ideation/innovation techniques to unlock and drive the Motorized product roadmap with engineering and cross-functional PD/ID/Brand/Test Kitchen teams in the US, UK, and China
- Take ownership of the Motorized roadmap with a focus on the front-end technology and feasibility phase to support our next generation of products – Think complete system innovations that sit between the physical (mechanical) and system (sensors/software/batteries/connectivity)
- Is comfortable failing fast by driving ideas to a conclusion early on via functional rigs prior to handing over part or complete product solution packages to the back-end implementation AD team
- Is comfortable tinkering away on both short- and long-term projects with a hands-on approach in the form of POC (Proof of Concept) rigs
- Can communicate ideas quickly and effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions
- Is comfortable in carrying out design/engineering studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical or consumer issues with a focus on user experience at all stages of development
- Collaborates seamlessly with our global AD team and CI team to ensure that the front-end sensibilities (consumer focused experience) is driving our direction and maintained throughout our development to deliver 5 star products
- Actively coaches & supports other team members and encourages their efforts, particularly in respect to junior colleagues
- Ability to balance, prioritize, & drive multiple workflows across projects alongside additional responsibilities whilst conforming to fast-paced schedules & deadlines
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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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
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, Equity & 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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