True Edge Tuesday with Karan Weller

Karan drives impactful quality and sustainability initiatives through data-driven leadership and seamless cross-functional collaboration.
Meet Karan!
Meet Karan Weller, Senior Manager of Product Quality at SharkNinja. With nearly a decade of experience in the automotive and consumer technology industries, Karan brings a results-driven, dynamic, and collaborative leadership style to every challenge. He’s passionate about driving quality, solving complex problems, and delivering exceptional products that earn consumer trust.
“OE is not just a goal—it’s a daily behavior that reflects passion, tenacity, and a relentless pursuit of improvement.”
Outrageously Extraordinary in Action
Just weeks before mass production, Karan uncovered a critical motor noise issue during life testing of a new fan product, an issue that threatened both product quality and launch timelines. With only four weeks to go, he led a fast-paced, cross-functional root cause analysis alongside engineering teams. The issue was traced to vibration caused by motor and impeller imbalance after extended use.
Working closely with overseas teams, Karan swiftly implemented motor balancing as a critical process step, introduced end-of-line vibration testing, and drove supplier audits to ensure compliance. Thanks to his decisive leadership and collaborative execution, the team resolved the issue without delaying production. The result: stabilized product quality, protected retailer commitments, and long-term design improvements, all under intense pressure.
Hear from Karan
What does it mean to be Outrageously Extraordinary (OE)?
Being Outrageously Extraordinary at SharkNinja means bringing bold thinking and uncompromising quality to everything we do. To me, OE is not just a goal—it’s a daily behavior that reflects passion, tenacity, and a relentless pursuit of improvement.
True Edge is described as “a key principle of the OE mindset, combining vigilance, innovative insight, and strategic solutions to create a competitive advantage that is exceptionally hard to replicate.”
What’s your True Edge, or what are you working to build?
My True Edge lies in translating complex problems into structured, data-driven solutions across the entire product lifecycle. I bring vigilance in identifying risks early, combine it with a systems-thinking approach, and offer strategic recommendations that are grounded in both precision and innovation. I’m continuously working to sharpen this edge by learning from cross-functional feedback, staying agile, and embracing rapid experimentation.
Can you share examples of how you live OE?
I partnered with Reverse Logistics in UK to implement a refurbishment program in support of new sustainability goals. This wasn’t just a fix— it redefined how we design for repairability. I’m also collaborating with an amazing Ninja outdoor team to transition manufacturing tools across regions, focusing on validation, process control, and efficiency—all while keeping product quality and customer satisfaction top of mind.
What makes working at SharkNinja special?
At SharkNinja, innovation is paired with execution. We are encouraged to not just ideate—but to build, test, fix, and scale, fast. What’s truly special is the way cross-functional teams rally around challenges—from engineers to executives—to deliver what others might think is impossible.
Please join us in congratulating Karan for being this week's True Edge Tuesday!
About True Edge Tuesday
At SharkNinja, we strive for the outrageously extraordinary in everything we do, driven by our True Edge – the super skills that set us apart. This cornerstone of the outrageously extraordinary (OE) mindset harnesses innovative insight and strategic solutions to create a competitive advantage, empowering us to positively impact people’s lives every day.
True Edge Tuesday celebrates team members who go above and beyond, showcasing what it means to reject the status quo and embrace the extraordinary.