Mechanical Engineer II

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Mechanical Engineer
SharkNinja is looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer 2 to join the rapidly growing Personal Care team within Shark Engineering. This team member will have the opportunity to significantly impact the growth of a new category by turning ideas into manufacturable and cutting-edge personal care products. We are seeking a versatile and highly motivated engineer with the ability to think from the consumer perspective and tackle complex design problems.
Our ideal candidate has experience developing products in cross-functional teams, enjoys designing and prototyping new concepts, is knowledgeable about injection molding and is passionate about bringing new products to market. This candidate is a natural leader and wants to positively impact peoples' lives through engineering design.
Responsibilities:

• Help define the architecture of innovative products in a fast-paced engineering team

• Create product designs for manufacture by injection molding, sheet metal forming, extrusion, machining, and other methods

• Collaborate in our multi-disciplinary team to define, design, build, and test new products across the lifecycle from initial conception to mass production

• Integrate electrical systems into new designs, evaluate design trade-offs, and make meaningful design decisions

• Design and build prototypes for review, testing, and consumer validation

• Tear down, debug, and analyze electro-mechanical appliances.

• Create and perform DOE to develop a first principles understanding of key variables

• Review and interpret test results to provide feedback on product improvement solutions

• Research new technologies to conceptualize the future products of tomorrow

• Source and validate critical components from our business partners and other globally distributed vendors

• Work closely with our manufacturing and new product development teams overseas

Required Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

• 3+ years of experience in product design and development, working within cost and manufacturing limitations

• Proficiency in in SolidWorks and/or CREO (preferably CREO)

• Good skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Knowledgeable of design for injection molding, sheet metal forming, 3D printing, laser cutting, and others

• Experience in creating engineering drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

• Solid understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid flow

• Solid analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and relentless aim to identify potential problems and take ownership for their resolution

• Flexible, enjoys switching gears, and working in a very fast-paced environment

• Sharing an engineering portfolio which shows examples of prior design work is recommended

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the personal care or home appliances industry preferred

• Experience designing and testing small appliances and electronic devices

• Familiarity with designing products involving heated elements, motors, fans, airflow paths, and thermal control

• Knowledge of electronics (analog/digital) and test equipment

• Hands-on experience with machine shop equipment and hand tools

• Ability to travel globally, including trips to China and the UK

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$78,000-$115,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are 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.
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