Product Safety Engineer

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, 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 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Product Safety Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all consumer products meet applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle-from concept and design to manufacturing and market launch. You will work cross-functionally with design, quality, legal, and manufacturing teams to identify and mitigate safety risks while supporting the delivery of safe, compliant, and innovative products to consumers.
Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate product designs for potential safety and regulatory compliance risks across all development stages.
• Interpret and apply applicable domestic and international safety standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, UL, CPSIA, REACH, RoHS).
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to recommend product improvements or alternative solutions to meet safety requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and failure mode and effects analyses (FMEAs).
• Coordinate and support product testing with third-party labs and internal QA teams.
• Lead incident investigations related to product safety complaints or recalls and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain and update technical documentation, safety certifications, and compliance reports.
• Monitor changes in relevant product safety regulations and ensure organizational awareness and compliance.
• Partner with legal and regulatory teams to ensure proper labeling, packaging, and usage instructions.
• Provide training and guidance on product safety best practices across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, or quality assurance in a consumer goods environment.
• Solid understanding of global product safety regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with risk analysis tools (e.g., FMEA, fault tree analysis).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience working with third-party testing labs and regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Certification in product safety or regulatory affairs is a plus (e.g., ASQ, RAC).

Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we 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, you'll 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 what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll 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 SharkNinja's 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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