Manager, Engineering - R&D

Sharkninja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja in Needham, MA is seeking an R&D Manager to lead a team of engineers from concept through production for consumer appliances. You will guide design studies, CAD execution, prototyping, and verification while ensuring manufacturability and cost effectiveness.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in product development, strong mechanical and physics fundamentals, CAD proficiency, and a track record mentoring engineers in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years in product development or similar role.
• Proven track record delivering robust solutions and mentoring engineers.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and physics, including fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, and develop a team of engineers across design studies, CAD execution, prototyping, and design verification.
• Own designs end-to-end: drive fast iteration, apply sound engineering judgement, and hold the bar on quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Optimize designs continuously for DFM, materials, cost efficiency, and consumer value.
• Collaborate with Product Development teams in the UK and China and cross-functional partners to get great ideas across the finish line.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD skills

Mentoring engineers

DFM

First-principles problem solving

Communication to stakeholders

Fabrication knowledge

Fluid mechanics

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD tools

Test equipment

Electrical fabrication tools

Sheet metal fabrication tools

Job description

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

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.

We build products people genuinely love. As R&D Manager on the Ninja team in Needham, MA, you'll lead a small group of engineers through the full arc of product development — from first principles to production-ready hardware — while helping each person on your team grow into their best work.

What you'll do

• Lead, hire, and develop a team of engineers across design studies, CAD execution, prototyping, and design verification
• Own designs end-to-end: drive fast iteration, apply sound engineering judgement, and hold the bar on quality, cost, and manufacturability
• Optimize designs continuously for DFM, materials, cost efficiency, and consumer value
• Collaborate with Product Development teams in the UK and China and cross-functional partners to get great ideas across the finish line

What you bring

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years in product development, ideally in a fast-paced, high-output environment
• Proven track record delivering robust solutions to complex engineering problems and mentoring the engineers around you
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and physics, including fluid mechanics
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical and electrical fabrication (power tools, sheet metal, wiring)
• Familiarity with small appliance components: sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, test equipment
• Excellent CAD skills; advanced Excel for test data analysis
• First-principles problem‑solving instincts and a fail-fast, progress-over-perfection mindset
• Clear, direct communicator — equally comfortable presenting to engineers and to non-technical stakeholders

This is a fully in-person role at our Needham, MA office

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Pay Range

$97,500 - $160,000 USD

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. To gether, 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.

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]