Test Engineer - Shark

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.
The Test Department's role is to identify all issues within our products before we launch them. As such, the Project Management Test Engineer (PMTE) will play a key role in helping us evaluate whether our products meet the high demands of our consumers from both a hardware and software perspective. The position focuses on employing existing tests while determining the gaps that require developing new tests. By standing as the voice of the consumer, it will be the PMTE's job to ensure no stone is left unturned with the product's performance, reliability, and safety. There is a high degree of interaction with the Engineering and Product Development teams in this role, which will require the PMTE to stand firm for the quality of the product while challenging cross-functional design assumptions.
Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing testing data to challenge the direction of projects to ensure consumer satisfaction using statistical methods.
• Support workstreams of various categories within the NPD Testing Team to Create a Competitive Advantage by Ensuring the Necessary Tests are in Place, Executed, and Reported Out to Fulfill All Identified Consumer Needs
• Work with internal/external SMEs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Assist in creating thorough test plans with documented requirements to evaluate consumer needs.
• Expand the line of communication with the broader team members (All cross-functional teams)
• Build communication with Suzhou and Alabama testing teams through test plans/actions.
• Develop a robust and knowledgeable voice for testing within the NPD Group
• Help drive the development of Design Quality Test Plans using various processes (DFMEA findings, return drivers, and consumer insights/learnings) for assigned categories."
• Assist in developing protocols and DQTPs to support NPD cycles.
• Prepare and clearly present your work at status meetings.

Requirements

• BSEE, BSME, or similar technical discipline major
• Product test engineering experience (including internship experience)
• Data analysis and prior exposure to test procedures are a plus.
• Effectively communicate within the department
• Experience in the areas of statistical principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication to create reports, write business correspondence, & develop procedures.
• Change agent mindset with energy, passion, and enthusiasm to drive change.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively

Desired Attributes:

• Tinkerer/builder mindset
• Follows activities through to completion.
• Willingness to learn while stepping outside of one's comfort zone.
• Experience with any of the following: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, scripting including Python.

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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Life At SharkNinja
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