Mechanical Engineering Manager

Company: SharkNinja
Location: Needham
Posted on: February 23, 2026

Job Description:

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, 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 create the next big thing and develop as they do. We take a team approach to our projects, where everyone has a voice. SharkNinja recognize the importance of diversity in the workplace and are committed to hiring a diverse team. Summary of Position This role is for an individual contributor and will focus on technical leadership of embedded electronic design and product development lifecycle for our product roadmap. The successful candidate will have experience in analog and digital embedded design, including both hardware (schematic capture and PCB layout) and firmware (C and ASM), preferably in consumer products or similar. The role would need to collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the product electrical and firmware architecture, work with contract manufacturers and global electrical engineering team to implement the designs while conducting the timely reviews with broader team and monitoring the progress. Role requires familiarity with all product development aspects such as team task tracking, BOM cost tracking, DFMEA, documentation and PLM systems. Role Functions: - Oversee the design and development of consumer products from initial concept to production within our global EE organization - Day-to-day coordination of team tasks to enable the delivery of functional prototypes for research and internal review - Collaborate with Engineering and Product Marketing teams to provide initial cost estimates for EBOM and work effort to support advanced development and prototype needs, as well as final product implementation based upon thorough review of product requirements - Define product electrical and firmware architecture as an input for the contract manufacturers and global teams - Work with compliance team and ensure that the product meets global certification standards for consumer electronics - Ensure the development of clear and concise firmware and hardware specifications/ documentation and solutions to meet product requirements - Interact with team members from other disciplines to complete project deliverables, solve problems - Work with global EE leadership to report the project status, review, meet and update the organizational objectives - Be able to lead and mentor junior engineers and technologists. Requirements - BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technical leadership role involving the design, development and delivery of embedded hardware and firmware projects - Experience in aspects of electrical design: component selection, system architecture, design verification and documentation - Experience of delivering products while meeting Design for Manufacturability, testability and reliability guidelines. - Experience in the development of embedded firmware of microcontrollers, including design, test and debugging. - Experience of resolving compliance testing and EMI/EMC issue through methodical RCA. - Ability to work with ambiguous requirements and the ability to “find order in chaos”. - Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment - Ability to work with minimal supervision or guidance - A broad view and understanding of the product development process, and effective experience leading multi-disciplined team efforts in the evolution of products from concept through testing, verification and approval - Solid analytical skills with a strong attention to detail - Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with good sound interpersonal skills Desirable: - Familiarity with compilers, IDE’s, JIRA, SVN is a plus - Previous industry experience working for a consumer product company or a consultant company in the consumer goods space is highly desirable. 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 $93,800—$172,500 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. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice - For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. - For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. - For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. 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

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