Design Engineering Manager - Ninja Motorized AD
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Location: Needham, MA 02492
Description:
Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
Senior Design Manager
A Senior Design manager of Shark Engineering, defines, develops, and implements the department's technical and scheduling objectives for innovative, new products globally. You have the mindset that anything is possible and possess the willingness to do whatever it takes to win. With that mindset, you will relentlessly and successfully drive new product development from proof of concept to mass production across our global business for SharkNinja.
In this role you will work in close partnership with our Global Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Industrial Design, and Marketing teams to ensure flawless development execution. Your strong technical leadership will continuously deliver innovative breakthrough products that truly define SharkNinja products as a 5-star consumer satisfying brand.
SharkNinja moves at a very fast pace, so your ability to lead and inspire engineering teams that bring products to market faster than our competition is critical. Your passion will show in both the product innovation, in the consumer experience, and for the development of the team and tools that bring those product experiences to life.
The SharkNinja Engineering team is comprised of creative and passionate engineers across the Globe; our teams are based in the US, UK and in China. This combined global team has been chartered to develop new product concepts and deliver best in class consumer experiences for the SharkNinja brands, which currently includes (but is not limited to) vacuum cleaners, steam mops, hard floor care products, garment care and Kitchen products.
As the Senior Design Mgr you will work very closely with the global leadership team to synchronize goals, priorities, and responsibilities across offices. You will provide daily direction and inspiration to the team through management and hands-on design work as the team leader.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Consistently deliver innovative 5-star products
Execute all new products (in an increasingly diverse and complex Global roadmap), on time and within budget every year, enabling consistent sales growth from NPD
Meet or exceed all project KPI's and requirements by mass production start date
Build, retain, and manage an A-player team
Manage performance and develop talent on teams
Lead and partner with cross functional peers to drive efficiencies and accountability
Work closely with our China engineering teams to ensure flawless execution
Lead with agility, strong teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset
Be relentless, resourceful, and entrepreneurial (look for ways to do things better)
Be nimble and flexible; adapt quickly to changing circumstances or new insights
Be in the details and hands on; think strategically but drive to action
Clearly articulate Design Solutions and Challenges to a multidisciplinary team and executive level
Apply Design Thinking to solve real consumer problems, and translate these into Development projects
Set priorities and keep momentum going on a mix of projects. Respond quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-range projects and goals
Challenge assumptions and think innovatively to solve complex problems creatively
Hold cross-functional brainstorming sessions and encourage "new" thinking
Provide training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
Participate in peer design reviews. Think critically about new product concepts, and ask the kinds of questions that help make them better
Collaborate with R&D team to bring new technologies into SharkNinja's next generation products, and to initiate the exploration of new technologies
Skills Required:
BS in Engineering or related discipline, Master's or Advanced Degree a plus
8+ years of related experience
Experience leading user-centered innovation projects
Intuition on what consumers want and what works in the marketplace
Able to fail quickly and often to succeed sooner when exploring early product concepts
Open to pursuing multiple paths to get to the best solution and not being too proud of your own ideas to listen to others
Clear communication and presentation skills.
Experience designing injection-molded plastic parts, working with electronics and various assembly techniques.
Ability to understand cost drivers on products and optimize a design to meet cost targets
Working with various rapid prototyping techniques to ensure quality models for testing.
Experience allocating resources to work on multiple projects and setting clear priorities when juggling multiple projects
Experience working with China manufacturing partners on consumer products
Respect and understanding of other disciplines; including Industrial Design, User Experience, Electronics, Product Development, Quality and Manufacturing
Ability to review 3D Models (CREO)
Proven experience in various CAE tools and Processes: FEA, Moldflow, DFMEA, DFM, Tolerance analysis, DOE
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.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
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Senior Design Manager
A Senior Design manager of Shark Engineering, defines, develops, and implements the department's technical and scheduling objectives for innovative, new products globally. You have the mindset that anything is possible and possess the willingness to do whatever it takes to win. With that mindset, you will relentlessly and successfully drive new product development from proof of concept to mass production across our global business for SharkNinja.
In this role you will work in close partnership with our Global Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Industrial Design, and Marketing teams to ensure flawless development execution. Your strong technical leadership will continuously deliver innovative breakthrough products that truly define SharkNinja products as a 5-star consumer satisfying brand.
SharkNinja moves at a very fast pace, so your ability to lead and inspire engineering teams that bring products to market faster than our competition is critical. Your passion will show in both the product innovation, in the consumer experience, and for the development of the team and tools that bring those product experiences to life.
The SharkNinja Engineering team is comprised of creative and passionate engineers across the Globe; our teams are based in the US, UK and in China. This combined global team has been chartered to develop new product concepts and deliver best in class consumer experiences for the SharkNinja brands, which currently includes (but is not limited to) vacuum cleaners, steam mops, hard floor care products, garment care and Kitchen products.
As the Senior Design Mgr you will work very closely with the global leadership team to synchronize goals, priorities, and responsibilities across offices. You will provide daily direction and inspiration to the team through management and hands-on design work as the team leader.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Consistently deliver innovative 5-star products
Execute all new products (in an increasingly diverse and complex Global roadmap), on time and within budget every year, enabling consistent sales growth from NPD
Meet or exceed all project KPI's and requirements by mass production start date
Build, retain, and manage an A-player team
Manage performance and develop talent on teams
Lead and partner with cross functional peers to drive efficiencies and accountability
Work closely with our China engineering teams to ensure flawless execution
Lead with agility, strong teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset
Be relentless, resourceful, and entrepreneurial (look for ways to do things better)
Be nimble and flexible; adapt quickly to changing circumstances or new insights
Be in the details and hands on; think strategically but drive to action
Clearly articulate Design Solutions and Challenges to a multidisciplinary team and executive level
Apply Design Thinking to solve real consumer problems, and translate these into Development projects
Set priorities and keep momentum going on a mix of projects. Respond quickly to shifting priorities without losing sight of longer-range projects and goals
Challenge assumptions and think innovatively to solve complex problems creatively
Hold cross-functional brainstorming sessions and encourage "new" thinking
Provide training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
Participate in peer design reviews. Think critically about new product concepts, and ask the kinds of questions that help make them better
Collaborate with R&D team to bring new technologies into SharkNinja's next generation products, and to initiate the exploration of new technologies
Skills Required:
BS in Engineering or related discipline, Master's or Advanced Degree a plus
8+ years of related experience
Experience leading user-centered innovation projects
Intuition on what consumers want and what works in the marketplace
Able to fail quickly and often to succeed sooner when exploring early product concepts
Open to pursuing multiple paths to get to the best solution and not being too proud of your own ideas to listen to others
Clear communication and presentation skills.
Experience designing injection-molded plastic parts, working with electronics and various assembly techniques.
Ability to understand cost drivers on products and optimize a design to meet cost targets
Working with various rapid prototyping techniques to ensure quality models for testing.
Experience allocating resources to work on multiple projects and setting clear priorities when juggling multiple projects
Experience working with China manufacturing partners on consumer products
Respect and understanding of other disciplines; including Industrial Design, User Experience, Electronics, Product Development, Quality and Manufacturing
Ability to review 3D Models (CREO)
Proven experience in various CAE tools and Processes: FEA, Moldflow, DFMEA, DFM, Tolerance analysis, DOE
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.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
- Lead us to be "RARELY SATISFIED"
- Make things better each day; "PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION"
- Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that "DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE"
- Deliver something great; "WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT"
- Be clear and honest, "COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT"
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SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
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 [redacted]