Senior Product Design Engineer, NPD

Ninjakitchen; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Product Design Engineer, where you'll innovate wet cleaning products for a globally recognized brand. Collaborate with talented teams across the UK and beyond, bringing your expertise in mechanical and electromechanical systems to life. Your role will involve solving complex design challenges, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring product quality and safety through rigorous testing. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage mechanical systems.
• Experience in FMEA and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical issue resolution in product development.
• Mentor junior team members and support collaboration.
• Own designs from conception to prototyping and verification.

Skills

Mechanical Design & Analysis

Electromechanical Systems

CAD (SolidWorks or Creo)

Injection Moulding

High-Voltage Insulation & Safety

Risk Assessment & Failure Mode Analysis

Prototype Development & Testing

Environmental & Endurance Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical 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 3,300+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Job Title: Senior Product Design Engineer, NPD

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

We are lookingfor a Senior Product Design Engineerto join our UK NPD team and builda new generation of innovative wet cleaning 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:

• Takes a lead role (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product.
• Mentors more junior team members, with potential for line-management if desired. Supports all team members and encourages their efforts.
• Collaborates to help establish a project’s user, design, and functional requirements, deliver robust solutions to satisfy those requirements, then help to validate through testing and building consensus on next steps.
• 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, U.K 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

• Typically, 5+ years of proven experience in Mechanical/ Electro-Mechanical Engineering environment.
• Mechanical Design & Analysis – Strong understanding of mechanical systems in high-voltage environments, including material selection, heat dissipation, vibration control, and structural integrity.
• Electromechanical Systems – Working knowledge of how mechanical components interact with electrical systems, including insulating materials, creepage/clearance distances, and thermal management.
• CAD – Proficiency in SolidWorks (ideally) or Creo
• Manufacturing & Materials – Extensive experience in Injection moulding - Understanding of materials suitable for high-voltage applications (PPS / PAGF)
• High-Voltage Insulation & Safety – Expertise in managing electrical safety risks (dialectic, hi-pot, arcing etc)
• Risk Assessment & Failure Mode Analysis – Experience in FMEA, DFMEA, and HAZOP to assess risks in high-voltage systems.
• Testing & Certification Requirements – Understanding of IP ratings, dielectric strength testing, thermal runaway testing, and partial discharge testing.
• Prototype Development & Testing – Ability to design, build, and test mechanical prototypes in controlled environments.
• Environmental & Endurance Testing – Familiarity with thermal cycling, humidity, vibration, and impact testing to ensure product reliability.
• Drawing & Eng Specification – Proficiency 2D drawings & assemblies, BOM management - working GD&T knowledge would be a bonus

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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