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

Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per 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 you're 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. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll 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 what’s next — fast.

This role: As a Cost Engineering Co-op, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the success of our brand by driving initiatives that balance innovation, performance, and affordability. You’ll operate at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and value—delivering creative, cost-conscious solutions that maintain the high standards our consumers expect. You’ll 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. You’ll also gain a behind-the-scenes look at how cost impacts every stage of the product lifecycle—from prototype to shelf—giving you a holistic view of what it takes to bring world-class products to market. 

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll 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 teams—including Engineering, Sourcing, and Product Development—to 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 bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master’s program
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per 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 SharkNinja's 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!