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Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a **Chemist** for **direct-hire (permanent)** position with the **R&D Department** of one of our partners in **Wisconsin** . If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
**Role Overview:**
The R&D Chemist develops innovative products and supports key initiatives to ensure successful launches. Familiarity with chemical handling and instrumental techniques used in development of new or improving existing products. This role provides technical expertise to Sales, Marketing, EHS, Quality, and Production teams.
**Job Details**
+ Location: Elkhorn, WI
+ Opening to hiring a mid level or senior level chemist. **_In addition to academic experience, relevant industry experience is required._**
+ Experience with chemical manufacturing is highly desirable.
+ Target pay: ~ $80-100k/year, exact salary is dependent on relevant experience
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Troubleshoot customer issues and manage multiple projects independently.
+ Collaborate with external manufacturers on prototypes and samples.
+ Stay updated on scientific advancements and drive process improvements.
+ Develop protocols, technical reports, and standard operating procedures.
+ Assist in new product development and facilitate commercial transitions.
+ Support employee training, onboarding, and process enhancements.
+ Manage vendor and material approvals, ensuring compliance and documentation.
+ Coordinate external lab testing and conduct batch validation.
+ Maintain lab records, calibrate equipment, and prepare reagents/formulations.
+ Assist with investigations, customer complaints, and batch record reviews.
**Qualifications:**
+ **Education:** Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
+ **Experience:** 5-7+ years of relevant employment experience.
+ Previous industry experience in a GMP chemical manufacturing environment.
+ Strong documentation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
**Position & Benefits:**
+ Full-time, Exempt.
+ Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k), Life, Disability.
+ Optional Vision and Supplemental Life Insurance.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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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 .    

A detailed-oriented, passionate and dynamic individual is needed to be an integral part of our post launch quality team, ensuring that we are continuously analyzing marketplace learnings to drive product and process improvements. In this position, you’ll experience unparalleled collaboration with many functions of the organization – Engineering, Customer Excellence, Marketing, Supply Chain, Creative, ID, Quality, Manufacturing and Senior Executives, offering you exposure and interaction rarely found in other roles in the organization. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading product and data analysis to determine reasons for returns, leveraging your learnings to drive sustainable solutions that provide measurable long-term improvements.  

Responsibilities:  

• Analyze customer complaints and investigate field failures – translate learnings into actionable engineering and consumer-facing initiatives. You will represent the voice of the consumer and will coordinate corrective actions, follow-up, and reporting  

• Drive continuous improvement of product quality, through reduction and prevention of non-conformances while defining and implementing metrics to evaluate the impact of continuous improvement initiatives  

• Support suppliers in 8D responses and regular quality resolution update meetings, including written investigation reports and review supplier corrective actions  

• Participate in design reviews, DFMEA, safety reviews, and review the manufacturing and test documentation to ensure customer quality requirements are met or exceeded  

• View the entire consumer experience at a macro level to identify experience detractors and track product performance, communicating key learnings and developments to appropriate work flows for action  

• Partner with SharkNinja’s Customer Excellence team to monitor consumer reception and sentiment in field.  

• Leads input tracker meetings with cross functional teams. Discuss top issues and delegate actions to cross functional team  

• Conduct critical analysis on engineering changes (ECN) to make sure changes have no impact on degradation of quality of product  

• Tracks digital escalations and create accurate responses for customers to better understand our product  

• Manage product health reporting and push for continuous five-star experience via iterative design improvements.  

• Always strive for process efficiency – we value a go-getter who can make the most out of any situation and deliver impactful results  

• Act as a product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns  
• Present status of activities and special projects to senior management regularly  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in mechanical engineering, quality, product development, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company  

• 4+ years of related engineering experience, preferably at a consumer goods company  

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and root-cause analysis skills  

• Ability to multi-task and handle tasks with competing priorities effectively.  

• Excellent oral communication & report, business correspondence & procedure-writing skills.  

• Ability to be a team player and work independently   

• Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm to drive change.  

• Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization around design verification and validation activities; production &process controls; Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), consumer complaints, and product improvement activities.  

• Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation & conflict resolution skills, ability to lead, acknowledge, develop, communicate & implement a strategy to ensure compliance.  

• Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change and document change control, product and process verification and validation methodologies, and manufacturing / production process control methodologies.  

• External Focus: Understanding customer needs, marketplace dynamics, industry trends, and the competitive landscape in the industry/function - Clear thinker: Simplifying strategy into specific actions with clear accountability, making decisions with speed & accuracy based on best available information & communicating priorities clearly & concisely.  

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SharePoint a plus  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high impact environment  

• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills  

• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented  

• Ability to be a team player and work independently  

• Ability to travel  

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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at 

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 Product Development organization within  SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs,” partnering cross-functionally with almost every other team within the business to drive high consumer satisfaction and business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every consumer on every product we bring to market. Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:  

• Support the Ninja business with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will be responsible for the day-to-day business management and enhancement of some of our Shark product lines, including driving product improvements and optimizations, conducting user research, and partnering with Engineers, Marketers, and more on rolling these product enhancements out to ensure a continued 5-star experience.  
• Define, develop, and iterate product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and product technologies as the primary consumer advocate.  

• Take ownership of your assigned categories’ sales performance – partnering with others in the company to identify what products are working/not working; and recommend new product opportunities to fill those gaps.  

• Lead competitive product analyses, giving your business partners insight into how SharkNinja stacks up against the competition - and maintaining a clear lens on how we can constantly improve to make Shark the consumer’s top choice every time.  

•  Be the voice of our legacy product lines: share insights and learnings from consumers and the market with Product Developers focused on NPD to ensure critical features and feedback are incorporated into next generation products.  

• Partner with SharkNinja Testing and Quality organizations to define, develop, and manage quality and performance testing procedures.  

•  Act as the product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns.  
       
  ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:  

• 4-5+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field – preferable at a consumer goods company.  

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a combination of the above.  

• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products.  

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.   

• COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT, one of SharkNinja’s SUCCESS DRIVERS, is immensely critical in this role. Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and face-to-face (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management) – are required .  

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.  

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  
• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward.  

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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at 

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 Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the “product CEOs” and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers – but we all have one thing in common: we’re consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.  

Responsibilities:  

• Support the Shark business  onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. You are responsible AND accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your and your team’s deliverables.  

• Lead, manage, and grow team members within the organization – providing guidance on their assigned projects, ensuring product success, supporting professional advancement within their role and within SharkNinja, and holding them accountable to their specific job responsibilities. You will be viewed as a manager who has proficiency in navigating people, conflict, and resource management.  

• Define and develop product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and new/flagship product technologies as the primary consumer advocate.  

• Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience – and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers.  

• Partner with SharkNinja’s Insights & Intelligence team to develop consumer testing objectives and implement this consumer-driven feedback into product specifications and design iterations throughout the project development cycle.  

• Partner with SharkNinja’s testing and quality organizations to define, develop and manage quality and performance testing procedures.  

• Manage product cost structure, reporting, and cost rationalization exercises – and collaborate with supply chain, merchandising, and supply planning teams on product sourcing strategy recommendations.  

• Provide direction and oversight into the creation and execution of go-to-market collateral to support product launch, including instructional material and consumer-facing product specification information.  

• Provide direction and oversight into the development of product troubleshooting and “FAQs” to support a 5-star consumer experience post-purchase.  

• Act as the product and/or category “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns.  

• Be called upon to take leadership of larger cross-functional “breakthroughs” that increase executive visibility and accelerate career growth.  

Qualifications:  

• 8+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company.  

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering or a combination of the above  

• Prior experience hiring, managing, leading, and goal setting with team members.  

• A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products.  

• Ability to effectively “manage up” by communicating your top priorities and constantly seeking feedback on your and your team’s work.  

• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.  

• Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja’s executive leadership team)  

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.  

• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.  The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward.  

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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at 

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 Product Development organization at SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. As the "product CEOs," we partner cross-functionally with nearly every team in the company to ensure high satisfaction for our end users and strong business outcomes. Our team is composed of product marketers, engineers, and consumer advocates—all united in delivering a 5-star experience for every product we launch.

Responsibilities:

• Drive new product development for the Ninja Outdoor category, based onsite at our Needham, MA headquarters , from early-stage concept through to mass production. You will play a key role in executing product initiatives that align with category goals.

• Manage day-to-day project progress and be accountable for reporting on key milestones, issues, and deliverables. Partner with senior leadership on overall category direction while managing your assigned product responsibilities.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members (if applicable), supporting their success on projects and fostering their growth in the organization.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, industrial design, and marketing to translate consumer needs and market opportunities into compelling product specifications.

• Leverage insights from the Insights & Intelligence team to ensure consumer feedback is incorporated throughout the product development process.

• Work with quality and testing teams to define and execute performance testing protocols that meet consumer expectations.

• Manage product costs and coordinate with supply chain, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure feasible and profitable product launches.

• Support the creation of go-to-market content, including product specs and instructional materials, ensuring a strong and accurate consumer message.

• Collaborate with customer support and quality teams to develop post-launch FAQs and troubleshooting content for a seamless consumer experience.

• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for your product line, supporting internal partners with timely answers and insights.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, or a related field—experience with consumer goods or in the outdoor category is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline.

• Some prior experience managing or mentoring individuals or demonstrated leadership on cross-functional initiatives.

• Passion for understanding and advocating for the consumer throughout the product lifecycle.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present effectively across teams and levels of the organization.

• Well-organized with strong project management capabilities—able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities with a positive, solution-focused attitude.

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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at 

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 .    

Overview  

The Chief Roadmap and Innovation Officer will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our global product and innovation roadmap — unifying near-term priorities with long-term disruptive thinking. This leader will anticipate market trends, and bring to life innovations that define the future of consumer experience and product technology.  

In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, while fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, fast and agile excellence.   Th is role leads a global team ensuring consumer -centric , 5-star product development to include developing a product roadmap, b uilding unstoppable teams, and being a thought leader .    

Here are some of the exciting things you'll be doing:  

Lead Agile Product Development:  

• Maximize revenue and gross margin for each subcategory to deliver at least 20% growth YoY.  

• Delivers at least one new product in a new category every year that results in at least $50M in revenue in Year 1.  

• Ensures the Product Roadmap delivers viral product performance AND viral product aesthetic by driving ID and CMF excitement from mass production through EOL .  

• Oversee a global team with a “fail fast” approach, emphasizing rapid testing, and iteration as well as an insatiable impatience for action.  

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and agility to enhance product offerings.  

• Ensure the right processes and practices are in place to support the agile approach.  

• Inspire and Empower Teams by l ead ing and manag ing a global team, coaching and developing them to deliver successful client solutions.  

• Cultivate an environment of innovation, autonomy, and high performance.  

Operational Excellence:  

• Lead the optimization of end-to-end product development processes, from concept ideation through commercialization.  

• Continuously assess and refine product development workflows, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and reduce time-to-market.  

• Implement robust project management practices to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of products.  

• Oversee the integration of new technologies and best practices in product development to maintain competitive advantage.  

• The candidate will be capable to Identify and understand risk and opportunities for improvement through multiple workstreams.  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:  

• Provide support to the Engineering teams for the design, development and manufacture for products.   

• Foster strong relationships with key departments including R&D, design, marketing, operations, supply chain, and quality control to ensure product development is aligned with customer needs, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities.  

• Act as a bridge between the product development team and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals, deliverables, and timelines.  

Innovation & Market Insight:  

• Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behavior to drive product innovation and maintain the company's competitive edge.  

• Identify and analyze consumer needs and market opportunities, ensuring the product portfolio aligns with evolving customer preferences.  

• Build strategic partnerships with vendors, technology providers, and innovation hubs to stay ahead in the industry.  

Financial & Resource Management:  

• Ensure that the most cost-effective way is sought to achieve the relevant primary functions whilst ensuring quality / reliability   

• Manage the product development budget, ensuring cost efficiency and high ROI.  

• Optimize the product development processes, supply chain, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency.  

• Drive P&L ownership of the product portfolio, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.  

• Manage talent development, and hiring to ensure the team has the required skills and capacity to execute the product strategy.  

Risk Management & Compliance:  

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the product development process, including supply chain disruptions, manufacturing delays, and regulatory challenges.  

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines throughout the product lifecycle.  

Performance Tracking & Reporting:  

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product development operations, tracking progress against goals and providing regular updates to executive leadership.  

• Leverage data analytics to identify areas for process improvement and decision-making.  

Qualifications / Requirements  

The successful candidate will have proven manufacturing / quality leadership experience and the ability to deliver results in larger matrix organizations.  

• 15+ years of experience in product development within the consumer products industry (e.g., CPG, electronics, home goods, beauty, apparel, etc.).  

• Proven track record of leading product innovation and successful launches at a large-scale company or high-growth brand.  

• Strong background in R&D, design thinking, and market-driven product strategies.  

• Experience managing large teams and complex product portfolios.  

• Deep knowledge of consumer insights, supply chain, regulatory standards, and sustainability trends.  

• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Industrial Design, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).    

Additional Requirements   

• Fanatical drive for edge: The ability to remain vigilant, with a productive paranoia around where things might be off track but to be equally driven to get to a differentiated enough insight to create a competitive advantage.   

• Genuine belief & commitment : D eeply bought into the OE approach to creating value. They don’t fight the system or try to bring just a “best practice” approach from somewhere else.   

• Deep-seated confidence: E normous confidence in your own ability to solve any problem that is put in front of you. These problems are not solved through creative genius or a brilliant insight, but by breaking them down into pieces, trying something, learning, and pivoting.  

• Insatiable impatience for action: Ability to r ecognize that if they aren’t working on a problem, they are falling behind someone who is.   P ersonally own the outcomes and take daily action, and learn from it;  

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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at 

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.

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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.

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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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at 

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 .    

Overview  

The Chief Roadmap and Innovation Officer will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our global product and innovation roadmap — unifying near-term priorities with long-term disruptive thinking. This leader will anticipate market trends, and bring to life innovations that define the future of consumer experience and product technology.  

In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, while fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, fast and agile excellence.   Th is role leads a global team ensuring consumer -centric , 5-star product development to include developing a product roadmap, b uilding unstoppable teams, and being a thought leader .    

Here are some of the exciting things you'll be doing:  

Lead Agile Product Development:  

• Maximize revenue and gross margin for each subcategory to deliver at least 20% growth YoY.  

• Delivers at least one new product in a new category every year that results in at least $50M in revenue in Year 1.  

• Ensures the Product Roadmap delivers viral product performance AND viral product aesthetic by driving ID and CMF excitement from mass production through EOL .  

• Oversee a global team with a “fail fast” approach, emphasizing rapid testing, and iteration as well as an insatiable impatience for action.  

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and agility to enhance product offerings.  

• Ensure the right processes and practices are in place to support the agile approach.  

• Inspire and Empower Teams by l ead ing and manag ing a global team, coaching and developing them to deliver successful client solutions.  

• Cultivate an environment of innovation, autonomy, and high performance.  

Operational Excellence:  

• Lead the optimization of end-to-end product development processes, from concept ideation through commercialization.  

• Continuously assess and refine product development workflows, methodologies, and tools to drive efficiency and reduce time-to-market.  

• Implement robust project management practices to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of products.  

• Oversee the integration of new technologies and best practices in product development to maintain competitive advantage.  

• The candidate will be capable to Identify and understand risk and opportunities for improvement through multiple workstreams.  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:  

• Provide support to the Engineering teams for the design, development and manufacture for products.   

• Foster strong relationships with key departments including R&D, design, marketing, operations, supply chain, and quality control to ensure product development is aligned with customer needs, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities.  

• Act as a bridge between the product development team and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on goals, deliverables, and timelines.  

Innovation & Market Insight:  

• Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behavior to drive product innovation and maintain the company's competitive edge.  

• Identify and analyze consumer needs and market opportunities, ensuring the product portfolio aligns with evolving customer preferences.  

• Build strategic partnerships with vendors, technology providers, and innovation hubs to stay ahead in the industry.  

Financial & Resource Management:  

• Ensure that the most cost-effective way is sought to achieve the relevant primary functions whilst ensuring quality / reliability   

• Manage the product development budget, ensuring cost efficiency and high ROI.  

• Optimize the product development processes, supply chain, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency.  

• Drive P&L ownership of the product portfolio, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.  

• Manage talent development, and hiring to ensure the team has the required skills and capacity to execute the product strategy.  

Risk Management & Compliance:  

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the product development process, including supply chain disruptions, manufacturing delays, and regulatory challenges.  

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines throughout the product lifecycle.  

Performance Tracking & Reporting:  

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for product development operations, tracking progress against goals and providing regular updates to executive leadership.  

• Leverage data analytics to identify areas for process improvement and decision-making.  

Qualifications / Requirements  

The successful candidate will have proven manufacturing / quality leadership experience and the ability to deliver results in larger matrix organizations.  

• 15+ years of experience in product development within the consumer products industry (e.g., CPG, electronics, home goods, beauty, apparel, etc.).  

• Proven track record of leading product innovation and successful launches at a large-scale company or high-growth brand.  

• Strong background in R&D, design thinking, and market-driven product strategies.  

• Experience managing large teams and complex product portfolios.  

• Deep knowledge of consumer insights, supply chain, regulatory standards, and sustainability trends.  

• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Industrial Design, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).    

Additional Requirements   

• Fanatical drive for edge: The ability to remain vigilant, with a productive paranoia around where things might be off track but to be equally driven to get to a differentiated enough insight to create a competitive advantage.   

• Genuine belief & commitment : D eeply bought into the OE approach to creating value. They don’t fight the system or try to bring just a “best practice” approach from somewhere else.   

• Deep-seated confidence: E normous confidence in your own ability to solve any problem that is put in front of you. These problems are not solved through creative genius or a brilliant insight, but by breaking them down into pieces, trying something, learning, and pivoting.  

• Insatiable impatience for action: Ability to r ecognize that if they aren’t working on a problem, they are falling behind someone who is.   P ersonally own the outcomes and take daily action, and learn from it;  

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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at 

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.

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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.

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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. To gether, 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.  

Learn more about us:    
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary  

SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:   

For candidates based in China, please visit:

For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at