Manager, Mechanical Design - Motorized/Treats

The role

This role leads a team to build the next generation of Ninja products. You will own the technology and feasibility phase of product creation and shape the Motorized product roadmap.

What you will do

• Own the front end of the Motorized roadmap using ideation and innovation techniques.
• Drive ideas to a conclusion early with functional rigs.
• Build POC rigs to prove out hypotheses.
• Manage prototype building and lab testing.
• Develop and report findings with clear next steps.
• Communicate ideas through sketches, CAD layouts, 3D models, and working prototypes.
• Run design and engineering studies to solve technical and consumer problems.
• Collaborate with global AD and CI teams.
• Coach and grow the team, especially junior colleagues.
• Balance and prioritize multiple workflows against fast-paced schedules and deadlines.

Required qualifications

• Degree-level technical qualification, ideally in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design
• 5–10 years of proven experience in mechanical, mechatronics, or product design
• Experience with plastic, casting, and sheet metal manufacturing processes
• Experience leading or managing mechanical engineering or product design teams
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo
• Ability to identify, solve, implement, and verify technical solutions autonomously and as part of a team
• Comfort operating in the lab (with training), building prototypes, testing products, and reporting results
• An all-rounder’s appreciation for electrical engineering, software, and mechanical principles

Nice to have

• UX design appreciation is helpful but not essential
• Consumer goods or household appliance experience
• Experience working with IP teams to track prior art and identify novel or inventive solutions within an AD/R&D team

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

About the company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company is powered by the Shark and Ninja brands.