Fall 2026: Product Design Engineering Co-op, Ninja (July to December)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

2h•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Design Engineering Co-op on the Ninja team, you will join a passionate team of product innovators driving Ninja products from early concept through market launch. This design engineering role is ideal for someone who loves to sketch, model in CAD, build, test, and iterate, with the consumer always at the center of every decision. You will be hands-on with mechanical design, developing and refining concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions. Working across the full product lifecycle, you will collaborate closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing, and manufacturing partners to transform insights into elegant, viable, and exciting products. If you are a creative thinker, curious builder, and motivated problem solver who enjoys turning real-world challenges into tangible design solutions, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days onsite in Needham, MA
Must have strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or Rhino)
Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools (3D printing, shop competency)
Strong communicator able to clearly convey ideas, design intent, and technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences
Solid intuition for mechanical engineering and physics fundamentals, with the ability to apply these principles to product design, ergonomics, and human-centered engineering challenges
Analytical and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems, and refining designs throughout development
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions that balance technical rigor with user needs
Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt as requirements evolve while maintaining focus on overall design objectives
Passionate about user-centered product design, with an appreciation for the relationship between form, function, and performance
Hands-on experience building physical prototypes using a range of materials such as plastics and metals, with familiarity working in machine shop or lab environments
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

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of electronics and components commonly used in small appliances, including motors, sensors, and PCBAs, is a plus
Experience with rapid prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar development kits is advantageous

Responsibilities

Develop and refine new product concepts using a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics, performance, manufacturability, and mechanical feasibility
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate established concepts into functional, consumer-ready solutions
Lead and contribute to design studies and technical investigations to resolve mechanical, usability, and performance challenges
Build, test, and iterate quick-turn, low-fidelity prototypes, using hands-on experimentation and user testing to inform design decisions
Approach everyday engineering and design challenges with curiosity and resilience, continuously refining solutions to drive innovation and product excellence