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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.

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At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Motorized/Treats

New Product Development · Needham, MA · On-site

At SharkNinja, our mission is to positively impact people's lives every day, in every home around the world. That takes thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers — people who make things they love. As we grow, we're adding a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our global team.

The role

Our NPD team builds the pipeline of new technologies behind SharkNinja products. We're looking for a creative problem solver with an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals — someone equally at home hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing test results, and drawn to the tough engineering problems that come with being first to market.

This is a hands-on job for a curious, creative engineer who wants to stretch a wide range of talents and make a high-performing team stronger.

What you'll do

Design and develop consumer products from first concept through ongoing product support, inside our global development organization
Work daily with Engineering and Product Development to rapidly build understanding of systems, performance levers, and tradeoffs
Pull in teammates from other disciplines to brainstorm, solve problems, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and test them thoroughly
Guide and work closely with a team of mechanical engineers, including co-ops and interns
See your team's work come to life on store shelves, online, and in infomercials

What you bring

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
4-8+ years' experience in mechanical product design and development
Strong analytical skills, a methodical mindset, sharp attention to detail, and a relentless drive to find potential problems and own their resolution
Prototyping skill: 3D printing, machining, hand tools, and building accurate, robust assemblies
Lab experience running controlled experiments on things you designed and built, using a range of test equipment and instrumentation
CAD proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo
Organization, plus Excel, Minitab, or MATLAB (or similar) to turn test data into learnings
Clear communication — explaining working principles, translating data into design implications, and making recommendations to technical and non-technical colleagues alike
Genuine enjoyment of building meaningful professional relationships with colleagues
Because the work is hands-on and team-based, this role is in person at our Needham, MA office

Nice to have (but not required)

Understanding of thermodynamics
Experience designing and executing experimental test plans to guide design decisions
Comfort multitasking and shifting priorities quickly without losing sight of long-term goals
Applied engineering experience at a consumer products or consulting company
Experience with analog/digital electronics, related test equipment, and small-appliance components — sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs

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.