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Vice President - New Product Development EngineeringSharkNinja • Needham, MA, US
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Vice President - New Product Development Engineering

Vice President - New Product Development Engineering

SharkNinja • Needham, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

About Us

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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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

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Here at SharkNinja we are looking for a Vice President (VP) to lead a global team of talented Product Design and Mechanical Engineers. We are seeking a true NPD Leader who can direct and govern the design process leading teams through innovation and detailed development of robust consumer-centric concepts, architectures, and technologies that will become the next generation SharkNinja products.

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The role requires you to work seamlessly with our Global team of product developers to deliver consumer-focused concept product design ideas and lead those and your team through each development phase to Mass Production.

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You'll be a natural and effective communicator, capable of reducing abstract concepts to reality quickly and easily digestible for senior executive leadership

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As the VP of Engineering, you'll have the ability to lead a team to quickly generate visual and physical definitions of new products that convey key attributes of function and layout

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It's important that you are self-motivated, passionate and product focused, with an obsessive eye for details and a drive to always make progress.

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Here are some of the exciting things you’ll get to do :

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  • Work with our Advanced Development, R&D, Product Development, Quality and Product Marketing teams to ensure a cohesive approach to the design of our products.

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  • Support the communication of ideas quickly and be able to drive a team in effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions.
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  • Inject energy, enthusiasm, and creativity into everything you touch.
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  • Be able to vigorously defend the best ideas but be open and receptive to input from a broad creative team.
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  • Apply sound engineering principles to technical problems.
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  • Apply a comprehensive understanding of high-volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.
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  • Confidence in managing external providers of technology solution to reduce our time to market.
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  • Develop and execute verification and validation test plans.
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  • Understand the importance of clear product definition during the design process but be able to appreciate the spark of inspiration.
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  • Be naturally curious and relentlessly driven to find better solutions to everyday problems.
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  • Demonstrate integrity and courage in the way you work; breaking the mold is not easy.
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  • Continually evaluate and improve designs for cost effectiveness, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value.
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  • Identify new ideas, products and / or features that improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs and keep our product line at the forefront of our industry.
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    Here are some of the things you’ll bring :

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  • Proven track record of driving profitable Consumer Product concept ideas through selection processes, into tooling, and mass production
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  • Successfully leading and inspiring cross functional engineering teams at a global level.
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  • The ideal candidate will have a degree-level technical qualification, probably Mechanical or Product Design Engineering, with significant product design content.
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  • Extensive experience in a mechanical / product design environment
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  • Strong leadership experience required with excellent communication skills and an inspirational leadership style.
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  • Proven structured approach to creative problem solving and basic mechanical physical principles
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  • Extensive experience required in areas of High-Volume Plastic Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, Die Casting etc.
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  • Strong understanding of the Product Design Selection Processes and a proven track record of invention and mechanical design conceptual and detailed development
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  • Experience of high-volume manufacturing, design for manufacturing and manufacturing engineering and process control.
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    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.

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    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.

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    This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.

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    Pay Range

    $183,800—$281,800 USD

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    Our Culture

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    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.

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    What We Offer

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    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.

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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.

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    Learn more about us :

    Life At SharkNinja

    Outrageously Extraordinary

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    SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice

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    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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