Fall 2026 Product Design Engineering Coop Ninja September to December

Shark Ninja; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Edge Experience

Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Product Design Engineering Co-op in Needham, MA. You will join a team of product innovators driving Ninja products from concept to market launch. This hands-on role focuses on mechanical design, CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and iteration with manufacturing partners across the full product lifecycle.

The position targets those who love sketching, building, and solving real-world design challenges, with a strong emphasis on user-centered, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine product concepts with a user-centered approach, balancing ergonomics and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into consumer-ready solutions.
• Lead 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.
• Continuously refine solutions to drive innovation and product excellence.

Education

Education

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. 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