Product Design Engineer 1

Sharkninjaoperatingllc
London; Battersea Power Station, GB

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mid-level mechanical or product design engineers with 1–3 years' experience who thrive in hands-on prototyping and global collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Engineers who excel at rapid prototyping and CAD execution.
    — “Communicate ideas rapidly through sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models, and working prototypes
  • Candidates comfortable with autonomous problem-solving in a team setting.
    — “Able to identify, solve, and verify technical challenges autonomously within a team structure
  • Designers passionate about consumer goods and household appliances.
    — “Experience in consumer goods or household appliances is a plus

Things to consider

  • Requires collaboration with teams in the US and China, implying potential time zone challenges.
    — “Collaborate closely with Product Development teams in the US and China
  • Hands-on lab work and prototyping are core responsibilities.
    — “Genuinely hands-on — comfortable in the lab, building prototypes and reporting findings

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific examples of bringing products from concept to production.
    — “Take ownership of designs from conception through CAD execution, prototyping, and verification
  • Showcase experience with plastic manufacturing processes if applicable.
    — “Familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes
  • Demonstrate a track record of disruptive innovation in past roles.
    — “Bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • Originate novel concepts and technologies
  • Define elegant, robust solutions
  • Communicate ideas rapidly
  • Take ownership of designs
  • Collaborate closely with Product Development teams
Typical background
Degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design Engineering1–3 years' experience in a mechanical or product design environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Product Design EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial Design EngineeringSolidworksCreoEngineering RigourConsumer ImaginationCAD Layouts3D ModelsWorking PrototypesEngineering PrinciplesConsumer GoodsHousehold AppliancesPlastic Manufacturing ProcessesCollaborativeFlexible

Preferred

Experience In Consumer Goods Or Household AppliancesFamiliarity With Plastic Manufacturing Processes

Stack & domain

SolidworksCreoMechanical EngineeringProduct Design EngineeringIndustrial Design EngineeringCollaborationFlexibilityProblem SolvingConsumer GoodsHousehold AppliancesPlastic Manufacturing Processes

About the role

Original posting from Sharkninjaoperatingllc via Greenhouse

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. 

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

About the Role

We're looking for a Product Design Engineer to join our NPD team at our London Design Office — a creative and technical hub where the next generation of Shark and Ninja products are born. You'll work at the intersection of engineering rigour and consumer imagination, turning ideas into real, manufacturable products that millions of people will use in their homes.

This is a hands-on role for someone who loves building things, solving hard problems, and moving fast. You'll be embedded in a collaborative, global team with the tools, talent, and ambition to bring genuinely disruptive products to market.

What You'll Do

Originate novel concepts and technologies across the Shark and Ninja product ranges

Define elegant, robust solutions that meet functional requirements without compromising on consumer experience

Communicate ideas rapidly through sketching, CAD layouts, 3D models, and working prototypes

Take ownership of designs from conception through CAD execution, prototyping, and verification — always at pace

Apply sound engineering principles to deliver solutions that are real, not just compelling on paper

Collaborate closely with Product Development teams in the US and China to ensure great ideas survive all the way to production

What You'll Bring

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

1–3 years' experience in a mechanical or product design environment

Proficient in SolidWorks or Creo

Genuinely hands-on — comfortable in the lab, building prototypes and reporting findings

Able to identify, solve, and verify technical challenges autonomously within a team structure

Experience in consumer goods or household appliances is a plus, as is familiarity with plastic manufacturing processes

Collaborative and flexible by nature — both are essential here, not just nice to have

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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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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