Senior Mechanical Engineer - Motorized/Treats

Sharkninja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; 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 a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our NPD team, shaping motorized products from concept to market. This hands-on role blends prototyping, test, and system-level design in a collaborative, in-person environment. You’ll mentor engineers and interns, partner with Product and Engineering, and drive robust mechanical solutions that perform on store shelves and in infomercials.

The role requires a B.S. or M.S.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years in design and development.
• Prototyping experience including 3D printing, machining, and building robust assemblies.
• Lab experience running controlled experiments with test equipment.
• Strong CAD proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo.
• Ability to analyze test data and translate into design implications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop consumer products from concept through ongoing support.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development to understand systems and tradeoffs.
• Lead cross-disciplinary brainstorming, prototyping, and testing of concepts.
• Guide and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, co-ops and interns.
• See products come to life on shelves and in campaigns.

Skills

5+ years in design and development

Analytical skills

Prototyping

Lab experience

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on problem solving

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Excel

Minitab

MATLAB

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Motorized/Treats

About Us

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.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Motorized/Treats
New Product Development · Needham, MA · On-site

At SharkNinja, our mission is to positively impact people's lives every day, in every home around the world. That takes thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers — people who make things they love. As we grow, we're adding a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our global team.

The role

Our NPD team builds the pipeline of new technologies behind SharkNinja products. We're looking for a creative problem solver with an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals — someone equally at home hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing test results, and drawn to the tough engineering problems that come with being first to market.

This is a hands-on job for a curious, creative engineer who wants to stretch a wide range of talents and make a high-performing team stronger.

What you'll do

• Design and develop consumer products from first concept through ongoing product support, inside our global development organization
• Work daily with Engineering and Product Development to rapidly build understanding of systems, performance levers, and tradeoffs
• Pull in teammates from other disciplines to brainstorm, solve problems, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and test them thoroughly
• Guide and work closely with a team of mechanical engineers, including co-ops and interns
• See your team's work come to life on store shelves, online, and in infomercials

What you bring

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years in design and development
• A track record of turning enabling technologies into innovative products on the market
• Strong analytical skills, a methodical mindset, sharp attention to detail, and a relentless drive to find potential problems and own their resolution
• Prototyping skill: 3D printing, machining, hand tools, and building accurate, robust assemblies
• Lab experience running controlled experiments on things you designed and built, using a range of test equipment and instrumentation
• CAD proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo
• Organization, plus Excel, Minitab, or MATLAB (or similar) to turn test data into learnings
• Clear communication — explaining working principles, translating data into design implications, and making recommendations to technical and non-technical colleagues alike
• Genuine enjoyment of building meaningful professional relationships with colleagues
• Because the work is hands-on and team-based, this role is in person at our Needham, MA office

Nice to have

• Understanding of thermodynamics
• Experience designing and executing experimental test plans to guide design decisions
• Comfort multitasking and shifting priorities quickly without losing sight of long-term goalsApplied engineering experience at a consumer products or consulting company
• Experience with analog/digital electronics, related test equipment, and small-appliance components — sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs

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

$85,000 - $140,000 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]

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