Product Design Engineer II

Ninjakitchen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension/retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

SharkNinja in London is seeking a Product Design Engineer II to drive consumer products from concept to production within the New Product Development team. You will collaborate with Design, Product Development, Electrical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability while delivering exceptional user experiences.

Based in our London Design Office, you'll lead DFMA-driven design decisions and work with global teams across the UK, US, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design Engineering.
• Experience in mechanical or product design within a New Product Development environment.
• Experience developing consumer products or household appliances is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical systems, components, and assemblies throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Taking ownership of engineering deliverables from concept refinement through detailed design, validation, and production release.
• Creating robust and manufacturable designs using DFMA principles.
• Developing and maintaining 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation.
• Conducting engineering analysis, tolerance assessments, risk evaluations, and trade-off studies.
• Planning, building, and testing prototypes to validate product performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Collaborating with Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions.
• Supporting supplier engagement and manufacturing development to ensure successful product industrialisation.
• Driving root cause investigations and implementing effective solutions throughout development and testing phases.
• Supporting product verification, validation, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and sharing engineering best practices.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Strong communication

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Project ownership

Education

Degree in Product Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Design Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

About Us

SharkNinjais 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 proventrack record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

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.

About the Role

As a Product Design Engineer II within our New Product Development team, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative consumer products from concept through to production. Working as part of a cross-functional global team, you'll help develop products that deliver exceptional consumer experiences while balancing performance, quality, cost, and manufacturability.

Based in our London Design Office, you'll collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, Electrical Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams across the UK, US, and China to create and launch industry-leading consumer products.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving product execution, and seeing ideas become successful products in the hands of consumers.

What You’ll Do

This role is focused on developing and delivering world-class consumer products from concept selection through to production launch.

Here’s what you'll be getting involved in:

• Designing and developing mechanical systems, components, and assemblies throughout the product development lifecycle
• Taking ownership of engineering deliverables from concept refinement through detailed design, validation, and production release
• Creating robust and manufacturable designs using strong engineering principles and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) methodologies
• Developing and maintaining 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and product documentation
• Conducting engineering analysis, tolerance assessments, risk evaluations, and trade-off studies to support design decisions
• Planning, building, and testing prototypes to validate product performance, reliability, and user experience
• Collaborating closely with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Software, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to deliver integrated product solutions
• Supporting supplier engagement and manufacturing development activities to ensure successful product industrialisation
• Driving root cause investigations and implementing effective solutions to technical challenges throughout development and testing phases
• Supporting product verification, validation, and regulatory compliance activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and sharing engineering best practices across development teams

What You’ll Bring

You're a proactive engineer who enjoys turning concepts into commercially successful products. You thrive in collaborative environments, take ownership of technical challenges, and have a passion for developing innovative consumer products.

We’d love to see:

• A degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design Engineering
• Experience in mechanical or product design within a New Product Development environment
• Experience developing consumer products or household appliances is highly desirable
• A strong understanding of plastics, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacture principles
• Experience taking products through multiple stages of the development lifecycle, from concept through production
• High proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo
• Experience planning and executing product validation and verification activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured engineering approach
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and global teams
• A proactive, organised, and results-driven mindset
• An appreciation for electronics, software integration, and user experience within consumer products

Why Join Us?

Because you'll have the opportunity to develop products that reach millions of consumers around the world.

You'll work alongside talented global teams, solve meaningful engineering challenges, and play a direct role in bringing innovative products to market. If you're passionate about product development, enjoy technical problem solving, and want to see your work make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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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 at [e-mail]

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Life At SharkNinja

Outrageously Extraordinary

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.