Design Manager, NPD

Ninjakitchen; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer products seeks a Design Manager to lead their UK NPD team. The role spans technical leadership, team management, and collaboration with global teams to innovate personal care products. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in product design engineering and demonstrate effective people management skills.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Product discounts

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years of people management experience.
• 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/Product Design.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Leads team to solve technical issues in product development.
• Develops a team of A-players and manages hiring.
• Evaluates designs for cost efficiency and manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

CAD Execution

Manufacturing Process Knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Creo

Job description

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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world .

Location: Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office

We are lookingfor a Design Manager to lead our UK NPD team in building a new generation of innovative personal care products for the Shark brand. We thrive on designing great products that delight our customers. Working as part of our London Design Office, you will bring technical substance and inspiration to our creative efforts to deliver credible solutions to the market.

What You’ll Do

• Leads team to carry out design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product.
• Gathers insight from professional and consumer feedback and guides team to implement into streamlined design solutions.
• Successfully develops a team of A-players, helping them to reach their full potential.
• Manages the hiring and expansion of the team inline with the business growth in the category.
• Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same.
• Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers.
• Applies sound engineering/ product design standards to deliver real solutions.
• Applies understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues.
• Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development teams, multi-functional teams and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree level technical qualification, ideally Product Design Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Design Engineering.
• Typically 2+ years people management experience.
• Typically 7-10 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment.
• Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing processes.
• Experience of delivering real world products to market.
• Uses Solidworks or Creo to a high level, demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews.
• Can motivate your team to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously.
• Can effectively manage the “hands-on” - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting.
• Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja.
• Positive, driving attitude with an inquisitive nature.
• Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential.

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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. To gether, 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.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture [e-mail]

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