Product Design Engineer II,NPD Ninja

Product Design Engineer II, NPD Ninja

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Shark Ninja 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 Shark Ninja 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.

Battersea, London, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office.

• Takes a lead role (independently and in teams) to solve technical issues found in the development of a product.
• Mentors more junior team members, with potential for line‑management if desired. Supports all team members and encourages their efforts.
• Collaborates to help establish a project’s user, design, and functional requirements, deliver robust solutions to satisfy those requirements, then help to validate through testing and building consensus on next steps.
• Takes overall ownership of designs through conception, CAD execution, prototyping and verification, whilst consistently working at pace & successfully develops team to do the same.
• Continuously evaluates and improves designs for cost efficiency, manufacturing improvements, increased quality and value to consumers.
• Applies sound engineering/product design standards to deliver real solutions.
• Applies understanding & experience of high‑volume manufacturing processes and materials to optimize designs.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with colleagues.
• Collaborates seamlessly with our U.S., U.K., and China‑based Product Development teams, multi‑functional teams, and executive teams to ensure that great ideas make it through to production.

• Typically, 5+ years of proven experience in Mechanical/ Electro-Mechanical Engineering environment.
• Mechanical Design & Analysis – Strong understanding of mechanical systems in high‑voltage environments, including material selection, heat dissipation, vibration control, and structural integrity.
• Electromechanical Systems – Working knowledge of how mechanical components interact with electrical systems, including insulating materials, creepage/clearance distances, and thermal management.
• CAD – Proficiency in Solid Works (ideally) or Creo.
• Manufacturing & Materials – Extensive experience in Injection moulding. Understanding of materials suitable for high‑voltage applications (PPS / PAGF).
• High‑Voltage Insulation & Safety – Expertise in managing electrical safety risks (dialectic, hi‑pot, arcing, etc).
• Risk Assessment & Failure Mode Analysis – Experience in FMEA, DFMEA, and HAZOP to assess risks in high‑voltage systems.
• Testing & Certification Requirements – Understanding of IP ratings, dielectric strength testing, thermal runaway testing, and partial discharge testing.
• Prototype Development & Testing – Ability to design, build, and test mechanical prototypes in controlled environments.
• Environmental & Endurance Testing – Familiarity with thermal cycling, humidity, vibration, and impact testing to ensure product reliability.
• Drawing & Eng Specification – Proficiency 2D drawings & assemblies, BOM management – working GD&T knowledge would be a bonus.

At Shark Ninja, 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.

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, Shark Ninja product discounts, and more.
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