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

SharkNinja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op to join the Ninja team in Needham, MA. You will drive concept development through CAD modeling, prototyping, and iterative testing, maintaining user-centered focus across the full product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with industrial design, electrical engineering, marketing and manufacturing to bring concepts to life, emphasizing manufacturability and technical rigor while shaping consumer products.

Qualifications

• 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 onsite in Needham, MA.
• Must have strong experience with CAD software SolidWorks, Creo or Rhino.
• Must have strong experience using basic prototyping tools and 3D printing.
• 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 and human-centered engineering challenges.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a creative mindset for identifying risks, solving problems and refining designs.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, a hands-on approach and a commitment to developing elegant, innovative solutions balancing technical rigor with user needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communicator

Analytical mindset

Hands-on problem solving

Creative mindset

Education

Education: Enrolled or recent graduate

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Rhino

Job description

About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world.

AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.

About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, 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 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline and through distributors around the world. AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet you'll fit right in. Work Period: September 2026 through 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 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. Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

• 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

Attributes & Skills

• Education: 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