Senior Product Design Engineer – Haircare

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that focuses on innovative lifestyle solutions. The Senior Product Design Engineer will support the development of high-performance haircare products, contributing to the design and development process from concept through production and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of haircare appliances from concept through validation, manufacturing, and post-launch support
• Own and deliver specific subsystems or performance areas (e.g., thermal delivery, airflow, structures, durability, noise, safety) within larger programs
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate trade-offs related to performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Industrial Design, Product Management, Operations, and external partners to deliver integrated solutions
• Build and test prototypes to explore concepts, reduce risk, and inform design decisions
• Plan and execute experiments, analyze results, and translate findings into practical design improvements
• Support products through validation testing, compliance activities, and manufacturing scale-up
• Identify areas for improvement in designs, processes, or ways of working
• Influence and mentor junior engineers, co-ops, and interns through technical guidance and example

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in consumer product design and development
• Solid understanding of mechanical and thermal fundamentals and how system interactions affect performance
• Experience designing components or subsystems involving motors, heaters, airflow paths, structures, or thermal control
• Hands-on prototyping experience (e.g., 3D printing, machining, lab builds)
• Experience planning and running tests and interpreting experimental data
• Proficiency in Creo or SolidWorks
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical partners
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on defined problem areas while collaborating effectively within a larger team
• Strong sense of ownership with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Experience with haircare appliances or similar handheld consumer products
• Familiarity with small-appliance components such as motors, heaters, sensors, PCBAs, and safety devices
• Exposure to compliance testing (UL/IEC), reliability testing, or mass production environments
• Experience working in fast-paced development settings with evolving requirements