Senior Mechanical Engineer - Frozen Treats

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.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Frozen Treats
Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers and tinkerers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love. As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our global team.
Overview:
The NPD Team at SharkNinja is looking for dynamic, creative, talented, inspirational and committed Senior Mechanical Engineer to deliver an extraordinary pipeline of new technologies.
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 an experienced 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

• Bring together team members from other disciplines to brainstorm, solve problems, build proof-of-concept prototypes, and test them thoroughly

• Work with closely with and guide a team of mechanical engineers 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

• 5+ years of related experience in design and development

• Demonstrated ability to bring enabling technologies into innovative products in the market

• Solid analytical skills, a methodical mindset with strong attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify potential problems and take responsibility for their resolution

• Skilled in prototyping: 3D printing, machining, hand tools, building accurate and robust assemblies

• Experience working in a laboratory setting with various test equipment and instrumentation conducting controlled experiments on something you have designed and built

• Proficient CAD user, Solidworks or CREO

• Organized, skilled using Excel, Minitab, or Matlab (or similar programs) to synthesize test data into learnings

• Skilled communicator able to explain working principles, synthesize data into learnings and the impact to design choices, and make recommendations to both technical and non-technical colleagues

• Enjoys fostering meaningful professional relationships with colleages
• 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 engineering role working for a consumer product company or a consultant company
• Experience with electronics (analog/digital), related test equipment, and components common in small appliances (sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, etc.)

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
$81,700-$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. Together, 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.
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