Cost Engineering Co-op, SharkNinja
Shark, January through June
$28 - $37 USD per hour + Employee stock purchase options
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$28 - $37 USD per hour + Employee stock purchase options
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
SharkNinja's mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- If you're interested in product development, passionate about using innovation to drive a low product cost, naturally curious, and ready to make a positive impact in people’s everyday lives, we want to hear from you!
- 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 or SolidWorks
- Skilled in creating and delivering clear, impactful presentations that summarize insights and recommendations
What the job involves
- 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
- As a key member of the Cost Engineering team, 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
- 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
Application process
- 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!
Our take
Consumer demand for new and better home appliances continues to grow. SharkNinja serves this demand by designing and manufacturing innovative home goods and devices. Specifically, it has a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
SharkNinja’s main challenge is facing down big-name competitors such as home appliance giant Dyson. In fact, through innovative design, it seized the market-leading spot in traditional vacuums from Dyson and is only second to iRobot in sales of robotic models. A 2023 IPO saw an extra $296 million in funding added to SharkNinja's pot and was followed by product launches in new sectors such as air conditioning and food cooling, indicating that the company is still full of new product ideas.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Employer paid group benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and more
- Competitive RRSP matching program
- 16 vacation days to start
- Paid sick days
- Paid volunteer and cultural days
- Employee & Family Assistance program
- An opportunity to accelerate your career with world class brands
- Continuous development and mentoring
- Opportunity to join various employee-based affinity groups
- Diverse, inclusive, and community-minded organization
- Wellness program offering free virtual fitness classes and a fitness reimbursement
- Employee product discounts
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
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