Product Development Manager

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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, passionate, and dynamic individual to join our New Product Quality Team. In this critical role, you’ll leverage data and consumer insights to drive continuous improvement across product and process quality. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Customer Experience, Marketing, Supply Chain, Creative, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, and Executive Leadership, you will play a central role in ensuring our products meet and exceed consumer expectations pre and post-launch.

This is a rare opportunity to experience unparalleled collaboration and visibility across the organization while making a meaningful impact on product performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze customer complaints and field failures to identify root causes and lead actionable engineering or customer-facing initiatives.

Act as the voice of the customer, coordinating and tracking corrective actions, follow-ups, and detailed reporting.

Drive continuous improvement efforts by reducing and preventing non-conformances, while defining metrics to evaluate success.

Collaborate with suppliers on 8D responses and corrective actions, supporting investigation reports and resolution updates.

Participate in design reviews (DFMEA, safety reviews), ensuring all quality requirements are met across documentation and manufacturing processes.

Monitor and analyze macro-level consumer experience to identify product performance trends and experience detractors.

Partner with the Customer Excellence team to track consumer sentiment and field reception of products.

Lead cross-functional issue tracker meetings, delegate actions, and maintain accountability across teams.

Evaluate engineering changes (ECNs) to ensure they do not negatively impact product quality.

Track and manage digital escalations, providing clear, accurate customer-facing responses.

Own product health reporting and drive enhancements toward a five-star user experience through iterative design improvements.

Proactively seek process efficiencies to maximize team effectiveness and impact.

Act as a product expert across cross-functional teams, addressing concerns and providing guidance.

Regularly present updates, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Product Development, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field.

2+ years of relevant experience, ideally within consumer goods or a fast-paced product environment.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.

Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with a high level of organization and independence.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

Highly collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to drive change, influence cross-functional teams, and lead initiatives.

Solid understanding of :

Product development lifecycles

Design and document change control

CAPA processes

Manufacturing and process control methodologies

Verification and validation procedures

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint is a plus.

Strong business acumen with an external focus – customer-centric mindset and awareness of industry trends.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

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.

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