We are looking for a detail-oriented, passionate, and dynamic individual to join our Quality team as a Senior Quality Engineer to join the Shark Haircare team, with a specific focus on design and engineering validation. In this role, you will be embedded in the New Product Development process - working upstream to ensure that quality is designed in, not inspected out. You will partner closely with Engineering, ID, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to lead validation activities - including DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and process controls - ensuring products meet or exceed SharkNinja's 5-star quality standard before a single unit reaches a consumer. This role offers unparalleled cross-functional exposure and the opportunity to directly influence product outcomes at the most critical stage of development. Responsibilities Design Validation & Engineering Quality • Lead and participate in design reviews, DFMEA, DVP&R, and safety reviews throughout the NPD process to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks before tooling and production release • Define, develop, and execute design verification and validation plans (DVP&R) in alignment with product requirements and regulatory standards • Conduct critical analysis of engineering changes (ECNs) to assess potential quality impact and prevent regression or degradation of product performance • Review and approve manufacturing and test documentation to ensure customer quality requirements are met or exceeded prior to production launch • Participate in design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, ensuring early-stage designs account for process capability and production quality controls Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Governance • Serve as the quality voice in cross-functional NPD teams - representing quality requirements and consumer expectations in all design and engineering decisions • Lead input tracker meetings with cross-functional teams; surface top pre-production quality risks and delegate corrective actions • Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to establish process controls and quality gates ahead of mass production • Support suppliers in 8D responses and quality resolution meetings, reviewing corrective actions and validation evidence ahead of production milestones • Coordinate CAPA activities tied to design or process gaps identified during pre-production builds and pilot runs Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement • Analyze pre-production build data, test failures, and early field learnings to identify design or process risks before market launch • Define and implement quality metrics and acceptance criteria for validation activities, tracking performance against targets throughout the development cycle • Drive continuous improvement of pre-production quality processes - identifying systemic gaps and implementing sustainable solutions • Present validation status, quality risk summaries, and corrective action progress to senior management and cross-functional leadership regularly Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Development, Human Factors Engineering, or a related field • 4+ years of engineering experience with direct involvement in design verification and validation activities, preferably in consumer goods • Hands-on experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering change management • Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, document and design change control, and verification and validation methodologies • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills • Strong communication skills - able to present clearly to all levels of the organization, from engineering teams to senior executives • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SharePoint knowledge a plus • Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Collaborative and self-directed - comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team Preferred • Experience at a consumer goods company with high-volume, rapid NPD cycles • Familiarity with supplier quality processes including PPAP and incoming quality controls • Exposure to human factors engineering or usability validation methods • Ability to travel as required to manufacturing sites or supplier facilities 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 $83,500-$149,500 USD