Fall CORE Quality Engineering Co-op

About Us

Shark Ninja 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 Shark Ninja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.

Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026

Location &

Schedule:

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 4 days per week onsite in Needham, MA.
There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the Shark Ninja 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 Shark Ninja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.

This role: As a key member of the CORE (Consumer, Operational, Regulatory, and Engineering) team, you’ll play an essential role in upholding Shark Ninja’s quality standards across our extensive product lines. You’ll gain hands-on experience in evaluating product performance, identifying areas of improvement, and ensuring an exceptional consumer experience. From analyzing consumer feedback to supporting audits and driving corrective actions, you’ll help ensure every product that reaches our consumers is built to perform and built to last.

This is a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of product quality in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Evaluate real consumer field returns to assess product performance, durability, and compliance in hands-on, lab-based investigations
• Collect and analyze data from star reviews, call center feedback, and other consumer touchpoints to identify product trends and potential quality issues
• Support root cause analysis efforts and contribute to problem-solving sessions that drive long-term product improvements
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to enhance product quality across design and production phases
• Document findings and create clear, actionable reports using tools like SharePoint, JIRA, and Excel to support cross-functional decision-making
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on refining testing methods, validation processes, and quality control strategies
• Engage in quality-focused brainstorming sessions and share insights that influence future product enhancements
• Gain exposure to Shark Ninja’s end-to-end product development lifecycle—from concept and testing to launch and post-market feedback
• Participate in internal audits and support compliance efforts with regulatory and performance standards
• Work on real product lines and gain insight into how data, testing, and customer experience shape quality at scale

ATTRIBUTES &

SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor’s program, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 4 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and draw insights from large sets of consumer and product data
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a strong focus on documentation and process accuracy
• Curious, creative and flexible with demonstrated ability to…