Fall 2026 Cost Engineering Co-op, Shark (July to December)

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. 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 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week position with 5 daysper week onsite in Needham MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether youre in a co-op or internship our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. Youll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way youll benefit from professional development opportunities community events and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape whats next fast.

This role:As a Cost Engineering Co-op youll play a critical role in shaping the success of our brand by driving initiatives that balance innovation performance and affordability. Youll operate at the intersection of design manufacturing and valuedelivering creative cost-conscious solutions that maintain the high standards our consumers expect. Youll gain invaluable experience supporting real-time product development analyzing cost drivers and influencing design decisions all while collaborating with cross-functional teams across Advanced Development New Product Development and New Product Introduction. Youll also gain a behind-the-scenes look at how cost impacts every stage of the product lifecyclefrom prototype to shelfgiving you a holistic view of what it takes to bring world-class products to market.

Here are some of the EXCITING things youll get to do:

• Support the coordination of product details to help generate independent product cost estimates that inform real business decisions
• Assist in building should-cost models based on product requirements materials and manufacturing methods
• Dive into costed Bills of Materials (BOMs) and large datasets to uncover key cost drivers and savings opportunities
• Summarize findings through clear actionable reports that influence design and sourcing strategies
• Collaborate with the supply chain team on critical components to understand supplier pricing and cost structures
• Apply design engineering and manufacturing knowledge to propose innovative cost-saving ideas that maintain product intent
• Partner with cross-functional teamsincluding Engineering Sourcing and Product Developmentto support costing and development activities
• Participate in product reviews and focused Hack sessions to brainstorm cost optimization opportunities
• Tear down debug and analyze electro-mechanical products to understand how every component contributes to performance and cost
• Contribute to value-engineering initiatives that balance innovation performance and affordability
• Gain real-world exposure to the full product development cycle from concept to launch

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelors program or currently enrolled in a masters program
• Must be able to work a full-time 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 daysper week onsite in Needham MA
• Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills with sharp attention to detail and a relentless drive to uncover smart low-cost solutions
• Self-motivated and confident working independently while staying connected to a collaborative fast-paced team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to manipulate and analyze large data sets
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes especially plastics sheet metal and common assembly methods
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as CREO and/or SolidWorks
• Skilled in creating and delivering clear impactful presentations that summarize insights and recommendations
• Embodies SharkNinjas success drivers:
  
  • Rarely Satisfied Adopt a no delays mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
  • Progress over Perfection - Make quick daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
  • Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
  • Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
  • Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Please note that due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!