Manager, Advanced Development – Robotics Engineering

Description

SharkNinja is seeking a Manager of Advanced Development within our Robotics Engineering group to lead our US-based Advanced Development robotics team and drive early-stage innovation in robotic floorcare. This role is responsible for guiding the day-to-day technical direction, execution, and development of the US team while partnering closely with a global robotics organization to explore, prototype, and mature new product technologies and concepts. The Manager will play a key role in translating consumer needs and innovation themes into tangible building blocks that support Shark’s next generation of robotic products.

This is a full-time position based in Newton, Massachusetts.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Solve real consumer problems by developing, prototyping, and evaluating new robotic floorcare technologies and product concepts

· Lead Advanced Development projects from early concept through proof-of-viability, driving day-to-day technical execution and outcomes

· Translate high-level innovation themes and consumer insights into concrete experiments, prototypes, and test plans

· Lead and develop the US-based Advanced Development robotics team, setting clear priorities, expectations, and technical direction

· Drive project execution by coordinating cross-functional and global resources across Engineering, Product Development, Industrial Design, UX, Quality, and Manufacturing,

· Generate data-driven insights by interpreting test results and translating them into clear recommendations and next steps

· Prepare technical updates, demonstrations, and documentation to support transitions from Advanced Development into New Product Development

· Adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining momentum on longer-term innovation efforts

· Partner with external technology collaborators and suppliers to support development work as needed

· Identify risks, tradeoffs, and opportunities early, and make thoughtful recommendations on pivots, prioritization, or project continuation

Skills Required

· Strong background in systems engineering, robotics, automation, and/or electromechanical systems

· Experience working on consumer products or mobile robotics in a fast-paced, global organization

· Ability to balance consumer insights with technical feasibility when shaping solutions

· Hands-on prototyping and experimentation mindset, comfortable with early-stage ambiguity

· Willingness to pursue multiple solution paths and quickly learn from failure

· Strong organizational skills with experience juggling multiple projects and priorities

· Collaborative approach and respect for cross-functional disciplines including Product Development, Industrial Design, UX, Quality, Testing and Manufacturing

· Clear, concise communicator capable of translating technical work into actionable insights