Fariha Ahmed

Fariha Ahmed is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer specializing in New Product Development at SharkNinja, with a progressive trajectory including roles as Mechanical Engineer II and Mechanical Engineer. Since April 2020, Fariha has led development initiatives for the next generation of consumable VacMop pads, coordinated supplier meetings for material optimization, and built prototypes for experimentation while analyzing data to inform leadership. Fariha's technical skills encompass Solidworks for design modifications, along with experience in cross-functional innovation brainstorming. Previous roles include Research Intern at Lab141, Project Engineering Co-op at Hasbro, and various positions during an academic tenure at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, culminating in a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. Fariha's early career included assistance in product testing at Hearst Magazines and mentoring high school students in STEM initiatives.