Mechanical Engineering Manager

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

 

About the Role

We’re looking for a Product Design Engineer (NPD) to help create the next generation of innovative products within our Ninja Beverage range. Based in our London Design Office, you’ll play a key role in turning ideas into real, market-ready solutions—bringing both technical expertise and creative thinking to deliver products that truly delight consumers.

Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll partner with global teams across the UK, US, and China to take concepts from early design through to production. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week in our Battersea office.

What You’ll Do

You’ll contribute across the full product development lifecycle, combining engineering rigor with hands-on problem solving:

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• Lead or support design studies to solve technical and consumer challenges during product development

Take designs from concept through CAD, prototyping, and verification, delivering at pace

Continuously refine designs to improve cost, manufacturability, quality, and consumer value

Apply sound engineering principles to develop robust, real-world solutions

Leverage knowledge of materials and high-volume manufacturing processes to optimise designs

Build and test prototypes, conduct lab testing, and document results clearly

Collaborate closely with cross-functional and global teams to bring ideas to production

Communicate effectively and contribute positively to team dynamics, supporting and learning from others

What You’ll Bring

You’re a hands-on, curious engineer with a passion for creating great consumer products:

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• Degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or similar

1–3+ years’ experience in a product, mechanical, or industrial design environment

Experience (or strong interest) in consumer goods or household appliances

Knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes is a plus

Proven ability to take products from concept to market

Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Hands-on approach to prototyping, testing, and validation

Collaborative mindset, flexibility, and a positive, inquisitive attitude

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 

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