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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

4h•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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