Overview

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. Manager, Engineering - R&D Needham, MA (Onsite) We build products people genuinely love. As R&D Manager on the Ninja team in Needham, MA, you'll lead a small group of engineers through the full arc of product development - from first principles to production-ready hardware - while helping each person on your team grow into their best work. What you'll do 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 get great ideas across the finish line What you bring B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 4+ years in product development, ideally in a fast-paced, high-output environment Proven track record delivering robust solutions to complex engineering problems and mentoring the engineers around you Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and physics, including fluid mechanics Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical fabrication (power tools, sheet metal, wiring) Familiarity with small appliance components: sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, test equipment Excellent CAD skills; advanced Excel for test data analysis First-principles problem-solving instincts and a fail-fast, progress-over-perfection mindset Clear, direct communicator - equally comfortable presenting to engineers and to non-technical stakeholders This is a fully in-person role at our Needham, MA office 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 $97,500-$160,000 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 healt