Fall 2026: Product Development Co-op, Shark… at SharkNinja · Needham

Summary: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Product Development Co-op role involves collaborating with the Product Development team to assist in launching new products, developing product specifications, and ensuring a consumer-first approach in product design and marketing. Responsibilities: - Partner with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge Shark products - Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more - Assist in the definition and development of product specifications relating to replacement components, marrying consumer wants/needs and creating efficiencies in how we manage these components in our internal systems - Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience (human factors, touchpoints, KPIs, and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators) – and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers, industrial designers, and commercial marketers - Act as a product “expert” for cross-functional team member questions and concerns - Assist with new product setups and product information management, coordination of data/information for consumer research, development of competitive landscapes, and more Required 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 with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA - A “100% on” consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products - A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills - Highly-effective communication skills – both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management) - Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment - A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment - The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward Preferred Qualifications: - Previous use of the Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook) is preferred Required Skills: Project Management Important Skills: Microsoft Suite, Consumer-First Perspective, Communication Skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Desire to Learn, Interpersonal Skills, Team Collaboration Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical insurance, Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, Sick time, Company holidays, Employee product discount, Product testing opportunities, Referral bonuses, Competitive health insurance, Retirement plans, Paid time off, Employee stock purchase options, Wellness programs