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Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer- Sustainability (Shark)

SharkNinja

Needham, MA
5 days ago

Job Description

Join SharkNinja as a Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer focusing on sustainability, where you will innovate to create environmentally advanced products. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle engineering challenges and contribute to reducing the company's carbon footprint.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development of sustainable consumer products by identifying lower impact opportunities
  • Investigate and identify technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development teams
  • Bring together team members from other disciplines to solve problems and build prototypes
  • Work closely with and guide co-ops and interns
  • See the culmination of efforts come to life in products with a reduced carbon footprint

Required Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of related experience in design and development
  • Demonstrated ability to bring enabling energy efficiency and environmentally responsible technologies into innovative products
  • Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Skilled communicator able to explain working principles
  • Awareness of global eco legislation for consumer products
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting with various test equipment
  • Proficient CAD user, Solidworks or CREO
  • Organized, skilled using Excel, Python, or Matlab

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in an applied R&D role working for a consumer product company
  • Experience with electronics (analog/digital), and components common in small appliances
  • Understanding of applied fluid mechanics and heat transfer
  • Experience in product design and development including designing and executing experimental test plans
  • Experience working with external experts or consultancies

Benefits & Perks

Competitive health insuranceRetirement plansPaid time offEmployee stock purchase optionsWellness programsProduct discounts