Manager, Engineering - R&DNeedham, MA (Onsite)We build products people genuinely love. As R&D Manager on the Ninja team in Needham, MA, you'll lead a small group of engineers through the full arc of product development - from first principles to production-ready hardware - while helping each person on your team grow into their best work.
What you'll do- Lead, hire, and develop a team of engineers across design studies, CAD execution, prototyping, and design verification
- Own designs end-to-end: drive fast iteration, apply sound engineering judgment, and hold the bar on quality, cost, and manufacturability
- Optimize designs continuously for DFM, materials, cost efficiency, and consumer value
- Collaborate with Product Development teams in the UK and China and cross-functional partners to get great ideas across the finish line
What you bring- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 4+ years in product development, ideally in a fast-paced, high-output environment
- Proven track record delivering robust solutions to complex engineering problems and mentoring the engineers around you
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and physics, including fluid mechanics
- Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical fabrication (power tools, sheet metal, wiring)
- Familiarity with small appliance components: sensors, motors, heaters, PCBAs, test equipment
- Excellent CAD skills; advanced Excel for test data analysis
- First-principles problem-solving instincts and a fail-fast, progress-over-perfection mindset
- Clear, direct communicator - equally comfortable presenting to engineers and to non-technical stakeholders
This is a fully in-person role at our Needham, MA office
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
$97,500-$160,000 USD
