Mechanical Engineering Project Manager

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. At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. Manager, Engineering - R&D 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. 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 S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent ~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 ~ This is a fully in-person role at our Needham, MA office 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. 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. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.