Product Design Engineer, NPD

Ninjakitchen; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global product design company is seeking an NPD Design Engineer to innovate and develop the next generation of products within their Shark range. The role requires technical expertise and creativity to solve consumer issues and improve product designs, working collaboratively with teams in London and internationally.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years minimum experience in Mechanical/Product Design/Industrial Design environment.
• Experience in consumer goods household appliance space desirable.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing processes desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drives or collaborates on design studies to solve technical or consumer issues.
• Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost effectiveness and quality.
• Builds and tests prototypes, product testing in the lab.

Skills

Hands-on

Flexible

Collaborative

Education

Degree level technical qualification in Product Design Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Creo

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.

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

About the role:

We are looking for a NPD Design Engineer to help us create a new generation of innovative products across our Shark range. 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 solution to the market.

What You’ll Do:

• Drives or collaborates on design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical or consumer issues found in the development of a product.
• Takes direction on designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace.
• Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers.
• Applies sound engineering standards to deliver real solutions.
• Builds on understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues.
• Supports other team members and encourages their efforts.
• Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S. and China based Product Development 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.
• 1-3 years minimum experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment.
• Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable
• Experience in plastic manufacturing processes desirable
• Experience of delivering real world products to market
• Uses Solidworks or Creo to a proficient level.
• Identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously as part of a team.
• “Hands-on” - building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting.
• Flexible and collaborative- these are key to success at SharkNinja.
• Positive attitude with an inquisitive nature.

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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. 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.

Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary

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