Director of Engineering, SharkNinja
Advanced Development
$140.4-205k
+ Employee stock purchase program & Bonus program for eligible roles
3 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
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Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$140.4-205k
+ Employee stock purchase program & Bonus program for eligible roles
3 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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 SolidWorks or Creo, KeyShot, and Adobe Suite
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a closely related technical discipline
What the job involves
- At SharkNinja, 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 SharkNinja'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
- 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
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
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.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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