Product Integrity Engineer - Corded

Socket.dev; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a detail-oriented Product Integrity Engineer to join the Shark Corded team in Needham, MA. You will embed in the NPD process, ensuring quality is designed in from the start through validation planning, design reviews, and process controls.

Collaborating with Engineering, ID, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, you will drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and CAPA activities, influencing product outcomes at the critical development stage and maintaining SharkNinja's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field and hands-on validation experience.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and design/ECR processes in consumer goods.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to present to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist and participate in design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and safety reviews during NPD.
• Develop and execute design verification plans aligned with product requirements.
• Analyze engineering changes for impact on quality and performance.
• Review manufacturing/test docs to ensure quality before production.
• Coordinate CAPA activities for pre-production and pilot runs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Root-cause analysis

Strong communication skills

Documentation & validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Development, Human Factors Engineering, or related field

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

Engineering change management

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

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 boldy, 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 are looking for a detail-oriented, passionate, and dynamic individual to join our team as a Product Integrity Engineer to join the Shark Corded team, with a specific focus on design and engineering validation. In this role, you will be embedded in the New Product Development process - working upstream to ensure that quality is designed in, not inspected out.

You will partner closely with Engineering, ID, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain on validation activities - including DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and process controls - ensuring products meet or exceed SharkNinja's 5-star quality standard before a single unit reaches a consumer. This role offers unparalleled cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to directly influence product outcomes at the most critical stage of development.

Responsibilities

Design Validation & Engineering Quality

• Assist and participate in design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and safety reviews throughout the NPD process to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks before tooling and production release
• Help define, develop, and execute design verification and validation plans (DVP&R) in alignment with product requirements and regulatory standards
• Conduct critical analysis of engineering changes (ECNs) to assess potential quality impact and prevent regression or degradation of product performance
• Review and approve manufacturing and test documentation to ensure customer quality requirements are met or exceeded prior to production launch
• Participate in design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, ensuring early-stage designs account for process capability and production quality controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Governance

• Serve as the quality voice in cross-functional NPD teams - representing quality requirements and consumer expectations in all design and engineering decisions
• Lead input tracker meetings with cross-functional teams; surface top pre-production quality risks and delegate corrective actions
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to establish process controls and quality gates ahead of mass production
• Support suppliers in 8D responses and quality resolution meetings, reviewing corrective actions and validation evidence ahead of production milestones
• Coordinate CAPA activities tied to design or process gaps identified during pre-production builds and pilot runs

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze pre-production build data, test failures, and early field learnings to identify design or process risks before market launch
• Define and implement quality metrics and acceptance criteria for validation activities, tracking performance against targets throughout the development cycle
• Drive continuous improvement of pre-production quality processes - identifying systemic gaps and implementing sustainable solutions
• Present validation status, quality risk summaries, and corrective action progress to senior management and cross-functional leadership regularly

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Development, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field
• 1-2 years of engineering experience with direct involvement in design verification and validation activities, preferably in consumer goods
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering change management
• Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, document and design change control, and verification and validation methodologies
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
• Strong communication skills - able to present clearly to all levels of the organization, from engineering teams to senior executives
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint knowledge a plus
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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