Senior Manager, R&D Biomechanical Engineering

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>SharkNinja&nbsp;is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;people’s lives in homes around the world. <strong>Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja</strong>, the company has a proven&nbsp;track record&nbsp;of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed&nbsp;SharkNinja&nbsp;to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than&nbsp;4,100&nbsp;associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>AI at SharkNinja </strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><p></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Senior Manager, R&amp;D Biomechanical Engineering</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><em>Needham, MA (On-Site)</em></p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">SharkNinja's products are used by hundreds of millions of people around the world — and the reason they work as well as they do comes down to the engineering. We're looking for a Senior Manager of R&amp;D Biomechanical Engineering who wants to be at the center of that: leading the technical direction of breakthrough products, building a team of exceptional engineers, and shaping how Ninja's next generation of consumer technology gets made.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage from a distance. You'll be in the lab with your team one day and in front of senior leadership the next. You'll own the technical standard, the team culture, and the roadmap — from early-stage concept through mass production.</p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You'll lead a growing team of engineers focused on biomechanical research and product performance across Ninja's portfolio. That means setting technical direction, personally driving solutions on high-stakes programs, and making sure your team has the clarity, tools, and development they need to do their best work.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Specifically, you'll:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Define and own the technical strategy across multiple concurrent R&amp;D programs, connecting first-principles engineering to real consumer outcomes</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Be a hands-on technical leader — equally comfortable prototyping in the lab, running a rigorous design review, or presenting R&amp;D findings to senior leadership</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build and scale the team: recruiting top engineering talent, creating development paths, and cultivating a culture of intellectual honesty and continuous improvement</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Partner closely with cross-functional leaders across product, design, and operations to align technology development with business priorities</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Champion a "fail fast, learn fast" approach — compressing problems to their core requirements and iterating with both speed and rigor</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Identify and resolve technical risk early, before it becomes a business problem</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What You Bring</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You're a strong engineer first. You have deep fluency in mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals — heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanical design — and the instincts to apply them in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. You've solved hard problems and can show your work.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You're also a leader people want to follow. You know how to set a high bar without burning your team out, how to give feedback that makes engineers better, and how to keep a team energized through the complexity of real product development.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline (advanced degree a plus)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">5–10+ years in product development with meaningful leadership responsibility in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading teams across multiple concurrent projects, from early exploration through mass production</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Hands-on experience with biomechanical research applied to product design</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfort with test equipment, data analysis, and CAD fundamentals</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or equivalent tools</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Exceptional communicator — able to translate complex technical work for non-technical stakeholders at the senior level</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Why SharkNinja</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">We move fast, we build things that actually ship, and we obsess over consumer experience in a way that's rare at our scale. You'll have real ownership, genuine cross-functional influence, and a team that's hungry to build something great. If you want to spend your career making products that reach people's homes and genuinely improve their lives — and leading the engineering team that makes it possible — this is the role.</p> <p></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Salary and Other Compensation: </strong>The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&amp;D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$127,500</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$185,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Culture</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. &nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 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.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We empower your personal and professional growth </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">To</span><span data-contrast="auto">gether, we won’t just launch products—</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">we’ll disrupt entire markets.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about us:</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://sharkninja.com/dei"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Life At SharkNinja</span></span></a> &nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Outrageously Extraordinary</span></span></strong></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:336}">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p data-start="88" data-end="129"><strong data-start="88" data-end="127">SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice</strong></p> <ul data-start="131" data-end="402"> <li data-start="131" data-end="224"> <p data-start="133" data-end="224">For candidates based in <strong data-start="157" data-end="172">all regions</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="225" data-end="312"> <p data-start="227" data-end="312">For candidates based in <strong data-start="251" data-end="260">China</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="313" data-end="402"> <p data-start="315" data-end="402">For candidates based in <strong data-start="339" data-end="350">Vietnam</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>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. 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