Quality Engineer
Needham, MA - USA
Job Summary
About Us
SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja were building an AI-native culture. Were not waiting for the future; were creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly adopt new tools and continuously raise whats possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasnt been invented yet youll fit right in.
We are seeking a strategic analytical and collaborative Quality Engineer to join our Product Quality Team. This high-impact role you will champion consumer safety device efficacy and regulatory-aligned quality throughout the product lifecycle ensuring that every product delivers a trustworthy high-performance skincare experience.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D Human Factors Clinical/Scientific Affairs Industrial Design Supply Chain Manufacturing Customer Experience Marketing and Executive Leadership to shape skincare devices that not only meet specifications but consistently exceed user expectations pre- and post-launch.
This is an exceptional opportunity to influence device design quality strategy and consumer satisfaction at scale while gaining exposure to executive-level decision-making and innovation initiatives across the company.
Key Responsibilities
Customer-Centric Quality Leadership
Analyze consumer complaints device returns skin-interaction feedback clinical testing outcomes and post-market surveillance data to identify root causes and drive both technical and user-experience corrective actions.
Act as the voice of the consumer and patient in product quality forums ensuring clinical insights feedback and user safety concerns lead to meaningful device improvements.
Lead structured problem-solving
Product Development Support
Serve on NPD Quality for device programs providing input intodesign controls safety assessments human factors reviews and documentation from early concept through verification validation and launch.
Provide quality input on Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) ensuring robust verification/validation and safeguarding device performance safety and claim integrity.
Partner with R&D Clinical/Scientific Affairs and Product Development to define measure and validate critical-to-quality (CTQ) attributes such as skin compatibility thermal/electrical safety treatment efficacy and reliability.
Ensure biocompatibility considerations labeling requirements and claims substantiation are integrated into the product development lifecycle.
Process & Supplier Quality Integration
Collaborate with suppliers on root cause investigations and ensure timely and compliant closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) especially for contact materials energy-based components and precision hardware elements.
Influence manufacturing readiness by identifying device-specific failure modes (e.g. thermal drift optical degradation vibration consistency firmware/hardware interaction issues) and recommending risk-reducing controls.
Support production transfer activities by ensuring alignment between design intent process capability and device quality requirements.
Post-Launch & Lifecycle Quality Management
Monitor macro-level product performance trends consumer sentiment and post-market surveillance indicators to identify early warning signals for skincare-specific risks (e.g. irritation reports thermal anomalies inconsistent treatment outcomes).
Drive iterative improvements to both hardware and user-experience elements post-launch collaborating with Engineering Design and Quality partners.
Own product health dashboards and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership emphasizing device safety reliability and real-world efficacy.
Cross-Functional Influence & Continuous Improvement
Help Facilitate cross-functional quality meetings delegate issue resolution and ensure clear ownership and accountability across engineering supply chain and other teams.
Identify and implement process efficiencies within design control workflows documentation management risk files and testing strategies.
Coach junior engineers or quality team members to elevate the rigor technical depth and compliance mindset of the overall Quality function.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Quality Engineering Product Development Human Factors Engineering or a related technical discipline.
1-2 years of experience in quality engineering with a strong focus on new product development
Experience working with risk management verification/validation and design controls in a regulated or semi-regulated device environment.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Deep understanding of medical-device-relevant product development lifecycle risk management design control and verification/validation requirements.
Proficient with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys Fishbone Fault Tree) FMEA and statistical analysis.
Strong knowledge of change management CAPA processes manufacturing quality engineering documentation and control methodologies.
Working knowledge of standards such as ISO 9001 ISO 13485 IEC/UL device safety standards ISO 14971 (Risk Management) and human factors guidelines is highly preferred.
Tools & Systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with PLM platforms quality systems and eQMS tools is a plus.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving mindset attention to detail and structured analytical approach.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders and present to leadership.
High degree of autonomy initiative accountability and follow-through in driving cross-functional programs to completion.
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
$83500 - $149500 USD
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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About Company
SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE: SN) is a global product design and technology company positively impacting people’s lives in homes around the world.