Degree level technical qualification, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or Industrial Design with a strong engineering foundation.
Typically 8 to 10 years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Product Design or Industrial Design, ideally within consumer goods or household appliances, ideally floorcare or similar mechanical/electromechanical categories.
Experience with plastic, casting and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
Experience working with IP teams to track prior art and identify novel or inventive solutions within an AD or R&D environment.
Proficiency in Solidworks or Creo.
Proven ability to identify, solve, implement and verify technical solutions autonomously and within a team, including hands on prototype building, product testing and reporting of findings with clear next steps.
An all rounder mindset, with appreciation for electrical engineering, software and mechanical principles across the floorcare system.
A flexible, resilient and entrepreneurial approach, comfortable failing fast, learning and pivoting, with a genuine growth mindset toward personal and team development.
Willingness to contribute to internal working groups beyond the core role, helping to improve process, culture and working environment.
Ability to motivate a team toward autonomous problem solving, and to manage the hands on side of prototyping, testing and reporting.
A collaborative, inquisitive and driving attitude, key to success at SharkNinja.