Vice President of Product Quality Excellence, SharkNinja
$220-300k
+ ESPP
3+ days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$220-300k
+ ESPP
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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in hardware/software quality engineering, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role
- Proven expertise in embedded systems, IoT devices, mobile applications, and consumer product development
- In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, standards, and tools for both hardware and software (e.g., ISO 9001, ISTQB, Agile testing, JIRA, Jenkins, automated testing)
- Strong knowledge of product safety, EMC, and cybersecurity standards
Desirable
- Experience with connected products, smart home devices, wearables, or other electronics-heavy consumer goods
- Certifications in Quality (ASQ, ISTQB), Six Sigma, or Agile/Scrum frameworks
- Experience managing distributed quality teams and global manufacturing partners
What the job involves
- The Vice President of Product Excellence is a senior executive responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of all embedded electronics, firmware, and software components in the company’s consumer products
- This leader will shape quality strategies that align with product innovation, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction, overseeing quality functions across hardware electronics and digital technologies
- Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a comprehensive quality strategy for electrical systems and software across all product lines
- Partner with Engineering, Product, Operations, and Compliance to ensure quality is integrated early and throughout the product development lifecycle
- Represent the Quality function in executive decision-making and strategic planning processes
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Establish and enforce rigorous testing and validation protocols for embedded systems, connectivity modules, firmware, and companion apps
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., UL, FCC, CE, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, GDPR, cybersecurity standards)
- Maintain a robust software and hardware quality management system that supports traceability, version control, and defect tracking
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Drive quality risk assessments during concept, design, prototyping, and launch phases
- Oversee validation of hardware-software integration and product interoperability
- Lead root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and quality incident resolution
- Data-Driven Quality
- Leverage analytics, field data, and user feedback to identify and resolve quality issues
- Use KPIs and dashboards to track defect rates, test coverage, field failure rates, and software performance
- Leadership & Team Development
- Build and lead a cross-functional team of electrical quality engineers, software QA, and systems testers
- Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the quality organization
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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