Heater Assembly Bracket Rapid Prototype
SharkNinja New Product Development Co-op
Heater Assembly Bracket Rapid Prototype
SharkNinja New Product Development Co-op
Heater Assembly Bracket Rapid Prototype
SharkNinja New Product Development Co-op
Heater Assembly Bracket Rapid Prototype
SharkNinja New Product Development Co-op
Grace Sperling
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consumer Products
The Ninja 2 QT Mini Air Fryer was my 2nd project where I was the lead design engineer. The product was the first analog product from Ninja and its air fryer line up. The goal of the project to create a super efficient and easy to learn air fryer for users who only cook smaller portions and don't want to take up a lot of counter space.

Project Roles
NPD/R&D
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Led CAD reviews and communicated CAD updates to engineers in China for each prototype build
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Led testing through all prototype stages for optimal cooking performance and all compliance certification
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Led cost down initiatives in order to achieve target FOB cost
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Provided weekly updates to executive leadership team
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Communicated cross functionally and globally by leading global huddles and sending out weekly updates to keep the team on track to MP
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Completed entire product development cycle within 7 months
