Senior Product Design Engineer, NPD

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in product design is seeking a Senior Product Design Engineer for their London office. The role involves leading technical solutions for innovative wet cleaning products, mentoring team members, and collaborating across global teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical design, particularly in high-voltage applications, and proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks.

Benefits

Competitive health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase options

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems in high-voltage environments.
• Experience in FMEA, DFMEA, and HAZOP.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in solving technical issues during product development.
• Mentor junior team members and support team collaboration.
• Take ownership of designs from conception to prototyping.

Skills

Mechanical Design & Analysis

Electromechanical Systems

Prototyping

Risk Assessment

Testing & Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

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21.05.2025

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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 looking for a Senior Product Design Engineer to join our UK NPD team and build a 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:

• Take a lead role (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product.
• Mentor more junior team members, with potential for line-management if desired. Support all team members and encourage their efforts.
• Collaborate 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.
• Take overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping, and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develop the team to do the same.
• Continuously evaluate and improve designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality, and value to consumers.
• Apply sound engineering/product design standards to deliver real solutions.
• Apply understanding & experience of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues.
• Collaborate 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 in 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.

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