R&D Engineering Manager — Lead Hardware Prototyping

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

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.