Mechanical Engineer, SharkNinja
Heated Indoor R&D
$78-115k
Offers employee stock purchase options
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$78-115k
Offers employee stock purchase options
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, enjoys building products from the ground up, and approaches new technical challenges with curiosity, optimism, and grit
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field, plus 1–3 years in product development or R&D
- Real hands-on prototyping experience — you've built and tested physical hardware
- Solid grasp of electromechanical systems (motors, gearing, mechanisms, basic electronics)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD — SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar
- Experience taking a product from concept to production
- Comfort with fast-moving, iterative environments where requirements evolve
- Energy and creativity when facing problems no one has solved before
Desirable
- Consumer products, appliances, or high-volume manufacturing experience
- Rapid prototyping methods — 3D printing, machining, soft tooling
- FEA / CFD simulation tools
What the job involves
- Shark is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer II to join our R&D team and help develop the next generation of innovative consumer products
- Own products from early concept through production — design, prototype, test, iterate, ship
- Design electromechanical systems that integrate motors, sensors, actuators, PCBs, and controls
- Build hands-on prototypes using in-house lab tools, rapid prototyping, and supplier support
- Dig into root-cause analysis and troubleshoot mechanical and system-level issues directly
- Translate product requirements into CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and specs
- Work shoulder-to-shoulder with EE, ID, NPD, and testing teams from day one
- Run design validation, reliability testing, and DFM/DFA reviews
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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