Engineering Manager, R&D

SharkNinja; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global product design company is seeking innovative talent for advanced development roles. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in product design, teamwork, and problem-solving. They will be responsible for developing concepts and transitioning them into production, making an impact on consumer products. We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, and professional growth opportunities as part of our extraordinary community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Industrial design/product design/innovation environment.
• Strong leadership experience with excellent communication skills.
• Extensive experience in prototyping and transitioning projects into production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prototype new product concepts.
• Work with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life.
• Design technologies for full-scale production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Technical excellence

Collaboration skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering

Tools

High-Volume Plastic Injection Molding

Sheet Metal

Die Casting

Job description

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

Innovators Wanted - Join Our Extraordinary Advanced Development Talent Community!

At SharkNinja, we are always seeking world-class engineering talent eager to push the boundaries of product design innovation. Whether you are a technical leader, a complex problem solver, or an engineer driven by curiosity and hands-on experimentation, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Invent & Innovate: Develop and prototype new product concepts that redefine consumer expectations.
• Collaborate & Build: Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, user experience, and manufacturing teams to bring ideas to life.
• Create Scalable Solutions: Design new technologies that transition seamlessly from early-stage development to full-scale production.
• Shape the Future: Influence SharkNinja's product roadmap with disruptive, consumer-driven ideas.
• Support the communication of ideas quickly and be able to drive a team effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions.
• Confidence in managing external providers of technology solution to reduce our time to market.
• Understand the importance of clear product definition during the design process but be able to appreciate the spark of inspiration.
• Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems.

What You'll Bring

We are open to talent at all levels! Whether you have a few years of experience or a seasoned career in Advanced Development/Product Design Engineering, what matters most is your ability to innovate, collaborate, and execute. Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for problem-solving, creative thinking, and technical excellence.
• The ideal candidate will have a degree-level technical qualification, ideally in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or Product Design Engineering, with significant product design content.
• Extensive experience in an Industrial design/product design/innovation environment.
• A track record of concept development, prototyping, and transitioning projects into production.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven track record of taking consumer concept ideas through selection process and into tooling and mass production.
• Strong leadership experience required with excellent communication skills and an inspirational leadership style.
• Extensive experience required in areas of High-Volume Plastic Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, Die Casting etc.

About the Team

• Endless Innovation: We don't just create products; we revolutionize categories.
• Fast-Paced & Impactful: Work on meaningful projects with real-world impact.
• Growth Opportunities: Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, we invest in talent development.
• A Culture of Curiosity: We encourage bold thinking and taking smart risks.

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.

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.

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