Director, Engineering - Motors

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers.

If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. At SharkNinja, we push the boundaries to develop world class consumer products that transform everyday life. The Director of Engineering - Motors, is a senior technical and people leader responsible for shaping the strategy, design, and development of advanced motor systems across SharkNinja’s growing product portfolio.

This is a player/coach role — you will lead and grow a team of motor engineers while staying hands-on with the most complex technical challenges. You bring deep expertise in electromagnetic design, electromechanical systems, and power conversion, and you excel at partnering with global motor suppliers to develop purpose-built solutions for our products. The ability to bridge rigorous technical depth with cross-functional and supplier collaboration is essential.

Airflow and fluid-dynamics experience is a strong plus, particularly in applications involving fans, blowers, or high-performance suction systems.

What You’Ll Do

Lead and develop a team of motor engineers — setting clear goals, fostering technical growth, and building a high-performing, collaborative engineering culture. Drive motor technology strategy, defining the roadmap for motor architectures across SharkNinja’s product portfolio including BLDC, universal, and switched reluctance motors.

Requirements

Partner deeply with global motor suppliers to co-develop optimized motor solutions, driving detailed design collaboration, component optimization, and production readiness.

Conduct and guide advanced electromagnetic and electromechanical analysis in partnership with cross-functional engineering teams, including FEA and simulation for magnetic circuits and rotor/stator design. Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, controls, and firmware teams to ensure optimal motor integration, commutation algorithms, and drive efficiency. Guide motor material selection, including laminations, magnets, winding specifications, and insulation systems.

Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and scalability in partnership with suppliers and manufacturing partners. Collaborate with airflow and mechanical design teams on system-level performance where fluid dynamics interact with motor behavior. Contribute to SharkNinja’s technology roadmap in motor and actuation systems, representing the motors function in senior leadership forums.