Product Developer, APAC

SharkNinja APAC

Singapore

On-site

SGD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

SharkNinja APAC is seeking a Product Developer to lead consumer product initiatives from concept to commercialization, partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, and regional teams across APAC.

You will translate market and consumer insights into robust requirements, validate performance, manage risks, and drive product decisions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing cost, schedule, and quality to delight customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
3+ years of experience in Product Development or related technical role.
Experience developing consumer products from concept through commercialization.
Experience defining product requirements, technical specifications, and performance targets.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead development and launch of consumer products from concept through commercialization.
Define product concepts, value propositions, consumer-relevant features, product requirements, technical specifications, and performance targets.
Translate consumer insights, market opportunities, and regional requirements into technically feasible product solutions.
Act as the voice of APAC consumers and markets, ensuring regional needs are reflected in product definitions and development decisions.
Partner closely with Engineering teams to evaluate concepts, product architectures, technical trade-offs, and product solutions.
Balance consumer needs, technical feasibility, product performance, quality, cost, and schedule considerations when making product recommendations and development decisions.
Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering build evaluations to ensure products meet performance and reliability targets.
Drive issue identification, prioritization, root-cause investigation, and resolution of product issues in partnership with Engineering, Quality, and supplier teams.

Skills

Consumer focus

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja APAC 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. It operates two trusted global brands: Shark and Ninja.

About Us

At SharkNinja APAC, 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.

SharkNinja APAC is rapidly expanding, driven by strong innovation and unprecedented growth over the past 5 years. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our APAC Product Development team to create products tailored to the needs of regional consumers and markets.

Position Overview

The Product Development organization within SharkNinja APAC drives the unique regional product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We act as 'product CEOs’ partnering cross-functionally with a broad range of teams and suppliers – to deliver high satisfaction for our end users and strong business results. We are consumer-focused engineers, relentlessly focused on delivering innovative products that create 5-star consumer experiences.

As a Product Developer, you will lead key aspects of the product development process, translating consumer and market insights into product requirements, performance targets, and technical specifications. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial teams, and global stakeholders, you will help define product solutions, evaluate technical trade-offs, validate product performance, and drive products from concept through commercialization.

This role requires a strong balance of technical problem-solving, product development expertise, consumer insight, and cross-functional leadership. You will be responsible for driving product decisions, managing risks, leading validation activities, and ensuring products meet consumer, performance, cost, quality, and schedule objectives. Success requires the ability to navigate ambiguity, influence stakeholders, proactively solve problems, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and launch of consumer products from concept through commercialization.
Define product concepts, value propositions, consumer-relevant features, product requirements, technical specifications, and performance targets.
Translate consumer insights, market opportunities, and regional requirements into technically feasible product solutions.
Act as the voice of APAC consumers and markets, ensuring regional needs are reflected in product definitions and development decisions.
Partner closely with Engineering teams to evaluate concepts, product architectures, technical trade-offs, and product solutions.
Balance consumer needs, technical feasibility, product performance, quality, cost, and schedule considerations when making product recommendations and development decisions.
Support design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering build evaluations to ensure products meet performance and reliability targets.
Drive issue identification, prioritization, root-cause investigation, and resolution of product issues in partnership with Engineering, Quality, and supplier teams.

Consumer & Market Insights

Lead consumer, market, and competitive research to identify trends, opportunities, and unmet consumer needs.
Develop clear recommendations based on consumer feedback, product reviews, usage insights, and market analysis.
Maintain deep understanding of competitive products, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
Identify opportunities for product enhancements, line extensions, and future innovation.

Product Validation & Testing

Develop and execute product evaluation, benchmarking, and validation plans.
Lead consumer testing activities, including planning, execution, analysis, and communication of findings.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Testing teams to ensure products meet consumer expectations and performance targets.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead cross-functional execution of assigned programs and workstreams.
Communicate project status, recommendations, risks, and key decisions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, and regional market teams throughout development and launch.

Commercialization & Business Performance

Support product launch readiness activities, ensuring a successful consumer and market introduction.
Contribute to product positioning, competitive differentiation, and go-to-market planning.
Balance consumer needs, product performance, cost targets, and business objectives throughout development.
Monitor product performance and consumer feedback post-launch to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

Champion best practices in product development, consumer validation, and innovation processes.
Leverage AI tools, data, and emerging technologies to improve effectiveness and decision-making.

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in Product Development, Engineering, Product Engineering, Human Factors, or a related technical product development role.
Experience developing consumer products from concept through commercialization.
Experience defining product requirements, technical specifications, and performance targets.
Experience evaluating product performance, resolving technical issues, and working through engineering trade-offs is preferred.
Experience working within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with global and regional stakeholders preferred.

Skills & Attributes

Strong consumer-first mindset and passion for developing products that solve real consumer problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to make sound product decisions by balancing consumer needs, technical feasibility, quality, cost, and timeline considerations.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and a bias for action.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and markets.
Interest in leveraging AI and technology to improve productivity and decision-making.

Your role in leading our Success Drivers & representing our unique Mindset:

Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE,”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT.”

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