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

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

SharkNinja, a global product design and technology company headquartered in Needham, MA, is seeking an R&D Manager to lead a small team through the full arc of hardware product development—from first principles to production-ready hardware—while fostering growth within the team.

The role is onsite in Needham, MA, with responsibilities spanning design studies, CAD execution, prototyping, and design verification. You will mentor engineers and ensure robust, cost-efficient, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) required.

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 judgment, 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 bring ideas to finish line.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

CAD

DFM

Prototyping

Design verification

Manufacturability

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development

First-principles problem solving

Effective communication

Education

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

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Test equipment

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.

AI at SharkNinja

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.

Needham, MA (Onsite)

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.

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

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.

Manager, Engineering - R&D

Needham, MA (Onsite)

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 judgment, 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.

Pay Range

$97,500—$160,000 USD

Benefits

• 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

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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