Design Manager

SharkNinja is seeking a Design Manager to lead their UK based AD team focused on developing innovative heated products for the Ninja brand. The role combines people leadership with hands-on product development responsibility, ensuring ideas move efficiently from concept through to production-ready solutions.

Requirements

• Degree level qualification in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or a related discipline
• Typically 7 to 10 years experience within mechanical, product design, or industrial design environments
• Typically 2+ years experience leading or managing teams
• Proven experience developing and delivering consumer products to market
• Experience within consumer goods or household appliances highly desirable
• Strong understanding of plastics and high volume manufacturing processes
• High proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo, including demonstrable experience leading CAD reviews
• Strong technical problem solving skills with the ability to guide teams through complex development challenges
• Hands on approach with experience building prototypes, supporting product testing, and analysing results
• Ability to motivate and empower teams to solve problems and execute autonomously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional and global environments
• Positive, driven, and inquisitive mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Appreciation for electrical engineering, software, and UX design is beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts