Senior Quality Engineer

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.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, passionate, and dynamic individual to join our Quality team as a Senior Quality Engineer to join the Shark Haircare team, with a specific focus on design and engineering validation. In this role, you will be embedded in the New Product Development process — working upstream to ensure that quality is designed in, not inspected out.

You will partner closely with Engineering, ID, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to lead validation activities — including DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and process controls — ensuring products meet or exceed SharkNinja's 5-star quality standard before a single unit reaches a consumer. This role offers unparalleled cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to directly influence product outcomes at the most critical stage of development.

Responsibilities

Design Validation & Engineering Quality

Lead and participate in design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and safety reviews throughout the NPD process to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks before tooling and production release
Define, develop, and execute design verification and validation plans (DVP&R) in alignment with product requirements and regulatory standards
Conduct critical analysis of engineering changes (ECNs) to assess potential quality impact and prevent regression or degradation of product performance
Review and approve manufacturing and test documentation to ensure customer quality requirements are met or exceeded prior to production launch
Participate in design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, ensuring early-stage designs account for process capability and production quality controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Governance

Serve as the quality voice in cross-functional NPD teams — representing quality requirements and consumer expectations in all design and engineering decisions
Lead input tracker meetings with cross-functional teams; surface top pre-production quality risks and delegate corrective actions
Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to establish process controls and quality gates ahead of mass production
Support suppliers in 8D responses and quality resolution meetings, reviewing corrective actions and validation evidence ahead of production milestones
Coordinate CAPA activities tied to design or process gaps identified during pre-production builds and pilot runs

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Analyze pre-production build data, test failures, and early field learnings to identify design or process risks before market launch
Define and implement quality metrics and acceptance criteria for validation activities, tracking performance against targets throughout the development cycle
Drive continuous improvement of pre-production quality processes — identifying systemic gaps and implementing sustainable solutions
Present validation status, quality risk summaries, and corrective action progress to senior management and cross-functional leadership regularly

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Development, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field
4+ years of engineering experience with direct involvement in design verification and validation activities, preferably in consumer goods
Hands-on experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering change management
Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, document and design change control, and verification and validation methodologies
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
Strong communication skills — able to present clearly to all levels of the organization, from engineering teams to senior executives
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint knowledge a plus
Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Collaborative and self-directed — comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Preferred

Experience at a consumer goods company with high-volume, rapid NPD cycles
Familiarity with supplier quality processes including PPAP and incoming quality controls
Exposure to human factors engineering or usability validation methods
Ability to travel as required to manufacturing sites or supplier facilities

About SharkNinja

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a 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 that has become the number one brand in its category.

Salary and Other Compensation: 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.

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&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.

Pay Range

$83,500—$149,500 USD

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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