Mechanical Engineer II - Outdoor Heated

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house prototyping facilities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

SharkNinja’s Needham, MA team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to take ownership of hardware from concept to production. You’ll design mechanisms, integrate motors and sensors, and prototype in our in-house labs, delivering robust products quickly.

You’ll work with EE, Industrial Design, and NPD teams, applying 3D CAD expertise and hands-on prototyping. This on-site role entails collaboration, fast iterations, and a focus on durable, consumer-grade solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2-4 years in product development or design is preferred.
• Hands-on prototyping experience with physical hardware.
• Experience designing for injection molded plastics or sheet metal.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar).
• Fast-moving, iterative work where requirements evolve.

Responsibilities

• Design and build products from early concept through production — mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies, and motor/sensor/actuator/PCB integration.
• Prototype fast using in-house labs and supplier network, then iterate based on learnings.
• Own hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis when a mechanism or system doesn’t perform.
• Translate product requirements into CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and specs suppliers can build to.
• Drive design validation and reliability testing to ensure products hold up in the real world.
• Collaborate daily with EE, Industrial Design, Product Development, NPD, and test teams.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

3D CAD

Injection molded plastics design

Fast-moving iterative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

2-4 years in product development or design

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

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 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.

Mechanical Engineer II — Outdoor Heated

SharkNinja | Needham, MA | On-Site 4+ Days Per Week

Build things people actually use

Most engineers spend years working on one subsystem of one product. Here, you'll take a product from a sketch on a whiteboard to something sitting in millions of homes — and you'll do it in months, not years.

SharkNinja's NPD team designs the products that made us a household name. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you'll own real hardware: designing mechanisms, cutting parts, breaking prototypes, figuring out why they broke, and making the next one better. Our labs, machine shops, and prototyping resources are steps from your desk, not a purchase order away.

If you like being the person who says "give me two days and I'll have something we can test" — read on.

What you'll do

• Design and build. Take new products from early concept through production — mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies, and the integration of motors, sensors, actuators, PCBs, and controls.
• Prototype fast. Use our in-house labs, rapid prototyping tools, and supplier network to get functional hardware in hand quickly, then iterate on what you learn.
• Solve the hard ones. Own hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis when a mechanism, system, or first-of-its-kind idea doesn't behave.
• Make it real. Translate product requirements into CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and specs that suppliers can actually build to.
• Make it last. Drive design validation, reliability testing, and DFM/DFA so what ships holds up in the real world.
• Work across the room. Partner daily with EE, Industrial Design, Product Development, NPD, and test teams — this is a collaborative build, not a handoff chain.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• ~2-4 years in product development or design (if you're close to this range and can show the work, we want to hear from you)
• Real hands-on prototyping experience — you've built and tested physical hardware, not just modeled it
• Experience designing for injection molded plastics or sheet metal for a mass produced product.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar)
• Comfort with fast-moving, iterative work where requirements evolve

Nice to have

• Consumer products, appliances, or high-volume manufacturing experience
• Rapid prototyping methods: 3D printing, machining, soft tooling
• Simulation tools such as FEA or CFD
• Portfolio for the team would review would be a plus

You'll thrive here if

• You'd rather build the thing than debate the thing
• Ambiguity reads as opportunity, not risk
• Your default when something's unclear is "let's figure it out"
• You care how a product feels in someone's hands, not just whether it passes spec

What we offer

• Products you can point to on a shelf and say "I designed that"
• Ownership from day one — no waiting your turn
• Hands-on facilities: labs, prototyping, machining, and test, all in-house

SharkNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a team that reflects the people we design for.

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.

$76,500 — $110,000 USD

Benefits 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.

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.

Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary

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]