Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Overview:
The R&D Team at SharkNinja is looking for dynamic, creative, talented, inspirational and committed Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new products.
We seek a creative problem solver who possesses an intuitive grasp of physics and engineering fundamentals, is equally comfortable hacking together a prototype in the lab or analyzing the results of a test, and is passionate about solving the tough engineering challenges required to be the first to deliver innovative new products to market.
This role calls for a hands-on engineer who has natural curiosity and creativity, a passion to develop and utilize a diversity of talents, and desire to help make a high performing team even stronger.
EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Design and development of consumer products from initial concept to on-going product support within our global development organization
- Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams daily to rapidly progress the understanding of systems, performance levers, and tradeoffs.
- Interact with team members from other disciplines to brainstorm, solve problems, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and test them thoroughly
- Work with closely with a team of peers including co-ops and interns
- See the culmination of your efforts with the team come to life on the shelf in strores, online, and in infomercials.
Attributes and Skills:
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering/physics fundamentals including heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design
- Solid analytical skills, a methodical mindset with strong attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution
- Familiarity with prototyping techniques such as 3D printing, machining, use of a variety of hand tools
- Proficient CAD user, Solidworks or CREO
- Organized, skilled using Excel, Minitab, or Matlab (or similar programs) to synthesize test data into learnings
- Skilled communicator in person or using PowerPoint (or similar) to share learnings, the impact to design choices, and make recommendations to both technical and non-technical colleagues
- Due to the hands-on nature of the role working closely with a team, this role is an in-person role at our Needham, MA office.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in product design and development including designing and executing an experimental test plan to guide design decisions
- Comfortable multitasking and responding quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-term projects and goals
- Previous experience in an applied R&D role working for a consumer product company or a consultant company
- Experience working in a laboratory setting with various test equipment and instrumentation conducting controlled experiments on something you have designed and built is highly desirable
- Experience with electronics (analog/digital), related test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)
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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. YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET- Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
- Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
- Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
- Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
- Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”
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 accommodations@sharkninja.com
