Vice President, Product Development Testing
Vice President, Product Development Testing
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About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. 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 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
The Vice President of Product Development Testing is responsible for overseeing the strategy leadership and execution of all product testing activities across the product development lifecycle. This role ensures that products meet defined performance safety durability and regulatory requirements before they reach the market. The VP leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers scientists and technicians working closely with Product Development Engineering Quality Regulatory and Marketing to deliver world-class consumer products.
Key Responsibilities:
Testing Strategy & Leadership
- Define and implement a robust product testing strategy that supports innovation accelerates development and ensures product quality and compliance.
- Build and scale advanced testing capabilities (mechanical electrical software environmental usability etc.) tailored to company product lines.
- Develop test plans and validation protocols aligned with regulatory standards and customer expectations.
Product Development Partnership
- Collaborate with R&D Industrial Design and Product Management to ensure testability is considered in product architecture and design.
- Oversee iterative validation during concept prototype and pre-production stages.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support go/no-go decisions.
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure testing programs meet applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. UL CE FCC FDA ASTM ISO).
- Maintain documentation and traceability of test plans results and design validation.
Team Leadership & Operations
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of testing professionals across multiple locations and disciplines.
- Oversee operation and expansion of internal testing labs and coordination with external testing partners.
- Manage testing budgets capital equipment and resource planning.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Drive improvements in test automation simulation and predictive analytics to accelerate testing cycles.
- Evaluate and integrate new testing technologies and methodologies to enhance capabilities and efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Product Development or a related technical field; Masters degree preferred.
- 15 years of experience in product development and testing with 5 years in a senior leadership role in the consumer goods industry.
- Deep knowledge of test engineering product validation and regulatory compliance.
- Proven success in building and scaling testing teams and infrastructure.
- Strong project management analytical and leadership skills.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience with connected electronic or high-performance consumer products.
- Expertise in simulation reliability engineering HALT/HASS and test automation.
- Familiarity with Agile Lean Product Development and cross-functional development environments.
Our Culture
At SharkNinja we dont just raise the barwe 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 youll 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 whats possible. When you join youre not just part of a companyyoure part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together we wont just launch productswell 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 SharkNinjas 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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Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
