SharkNinja · 2 hours ago
Sr. Director - New Product Development Quality
Needham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $239K/yr
12+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Senior Director of New Product Development Systems Quality is responsible for leading the quality systems strategy, ensuring compliance and product integrity throughout the development lifecycle while collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality consumer products.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Define and execute the quality systems strategy for NPD, embedding systems thinking and lifecycle management into all phases
Lead governance for phase-gate reviews, ensuring requirements, risk mitigation, and compliance objectives are met
Serve as the primary quality interface between innovation, product development, engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory teams
Own and optimize NPD quality, including: Design Controls & Requirements Management, Risk Analysis & Mitigation (e.g., DFMEA, hazard analysis), Change & Configuration Management, Document Control & Traceability, Verification & Validation Planning, Supplier Quality Integration
Establish metrics and dashboards to monitor quality performance and enable data-driven decisions
Partner with R&D to ensure products are designed for quality, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to meet global standards (FDA, ISO, EU MDR, etc.)
Align with Operations and Supply Chain on supplier qualification and component reliability
Maintain audit-ready processes aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP, and other applicable standards
Lead internal and external audits for NPD quality
Build and mentor a high-performing team of quality professionals
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and systems thinking across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field required
12+ years in quality assurance or systems engineering within regulated industries (consumer goods, medical devices, etc.)
5+ years in senior leadership roles driving cross-functional initiatives
Expertise in systems engineering principles, NPD lifecycle, and quality by design
Strong leadership and change management capabilities
Proficiency in quality and systems tools (e.g., FMEA, Six Sigma, requirements management platforms)
Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS)
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or PhD) preferred
Benefits
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
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-17
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