SWIM Resolution 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. Please note this role will be onsite 5 days in our Needham, MA HQ location. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to join our team as Manager, Product Integrity Engineering for the Home Environment team, owning design and engineering validation across the portfolio. In this role, you will lead the function embedded within the New Product Development process — ensuring quality is designed in, not inspected out, and building the systems and team that make that possible at scale. You will own the validation strategy and partner at a leadership level with Engineering, ID, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain — directing DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and process controls to ensure products meet or exceed SharkNinja's 5-star quality standard before a single unit reaches a consumer. This role offers direct influence over product outcomes at the most critical stage of development, along with ownership of team development and cross-functional process governance. Responsibilities Design Validation & Engineering Quality Leadership * Own and lead design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and safety review processes throughout the NPD lifecycle, proactively identifying and mitigating quality risks before tooling and production release * Define and govern design verification and validation (DVP&R) strategy in alignment with product requirements and regulatory standards, setting standards used across programs * Direct critical analysis of engineering changes (ECNs), ensuring rigorous assessment of quality impact and preventing regression or degradation of product performance * Approve manufacturing and test documentation, holding the team and cross-functional partners accountable to customer quality requirements ahead of production launch * Lead design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews, ensuring early-stage designs account for process capability and production quality controls Cross-Functional Leadership & Process Governance * Serve as the senior quality voice in cross-functional NPD teams, representing quality requirements and consumer expectations in design and engineering decision-making at the leadership level * Lead input tracker meetings and pre-production risk reviews, driving prioritization and accountability for corrective actions across teams * Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing leadership to establish and govern process controls and quality gates ahead of mass production * Own supplier quality escalations, including 8D responses and resolution meetings, ensuring corrective actions and validation evidence meet standard ahead of production milestones * Own CAPA governance tied to design or process gaps identified during pre-production builds and pilot runs, ensuring timely closure and systemic fixes Team Leadership, Data & Continuous Improvement * Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, building capability in DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation methodologies * Analyze pre-production build data, test failures, and early field learnings to identify design or process risks before market launch, and direct the team's response * Define quality metrics and acceptance criteria for validation activities across programs, tracking performance against targets and reporting on trends * Drive continuous improvement of pre-production quality processes at a systemic level, identifying organizational gaps and implementing durable, scalable solutions * Present validation status, quality risk summaries, and corrective action progress to senior management and executive leadership regularly, and represent the function in strategic planning Qualifications Required * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Development, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree a plus) * 5+ years of engineering experience with substantial ownership of design verification and validation activities, including experience in consumer goods * 1-2+ years of experience managing or leading engineers or cross-functional project teams * Deep, demonstrated expertise in DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering change management, including setting standards and processes for others to follow * Proven track record leading product development lifecycles, document and design change control, and verification and validation methodologies at scale * Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills, with the judgment to prioritize across competing risks * Strong executive communication skills — able to influence and present clearly to senior leadership, driving alignment across functions * Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint knowledge a plus * Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment * Collaborative leader, comfortable driving outcomes independently and through others in a cross-functional matrix Preferred * Experience at a consumer goods company with high-volume, rapid NPD cycles, including prior people-management experience * 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 $97,500—$125,000 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.  Learn more about us:   https://sharkninja.com/deiLife At SharkNinja [https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/]   Outrageously Extraordinary [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ]  SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice * For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html]. * For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html]. * For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html].   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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