R&D Mechanical Engineer at SharkNinja in Needham, MA

Summary: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company focused on creating innovative lifestyle solutions. The R&D Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for delivering design studies, communicating ideas effectively, and collaborating with product development teams to bring new products to market. Responsibilities: - Delivers design studies (independently and in teams) to solve technical or consumer issues found in the development of a product - Communicate ideas quickly and effectively using a combination of sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models and working prototypes to evaluate potential solutions - Takes direction on designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace - Applies sound engineering standards to deliver real solutions - Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues - Supports other team members and encourages their efforts - Collaborates seamlessly with our UK and China based Product Development teams to ensure that great ideas make it through Required Qualifications: - Degree level technical qualification, ideally Mechanical Engineering, Product or Industrial Design Engineering - Typically, 1-3 years proven experience in Mechanical/ Product Design/ Industrial Design environment - Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable - Experience in plastic manufacturing processes desirable - Experience of delivering real world products to market - Uses Solidworks or Creo to a proficient level - Identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously as part of a team - Can operate (with training) in the lab; building of prototypes, product testing in the lab, developing and reporting - Flexible and collaborative - these are key to success at SharkNinja - Positive attitude with an entrepreneurial nature Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the consumer goods household appliance space desirable - Experience in plastic manufacturing processes desirable - Appreciation for electrical engineering, software and UX design helpful but not essential Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Product Design Important Skills: Plastic Manufacturing, Consumer Goods Experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Entrepreneurial Nature, Electrical Engineering Appreciation, Software, UX Design Appreciation Benefits: 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, Competitive health insurance, Retirement plans, Wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts