Cost Engineer

About the Role

Shark Ninja is seeking a self- driven Cost Engineer to support Shark and Ninja new product lines by developing accurate “should be” cost models throughout the product development process. In this role, you will work closely with the AD and NPD teams to understand product architecture, manufacturing methods, and component selection in order to define the lowest possible cost to produce a product while maintaining performance and consumer value.

• Support getting a complete product definition created
• Coordinate product details to generate a ball-park cost during the AD phase
• Generate a “should be” cost that reflects the latest product definition and update it at each prototype build
• Review CBOMs from suppliers
• Deliver reports or summary PowerPoint slides and share with the teams on where the cost is
• Review all “should be” costs for accuracy
• Generate a critical components list to work with supply chain to get quotes
• Offer suggestions to the product teams on ways to design for lowest cost
• Work with product teams to generate a teardown of competitive products to learn about materials, components, assembly methods, and how key features work
• Prepare weekly updates on projects and participate in regular calls with the China cost team
• Participate in product reviews and hacks
• Tear down, debug, and analyze electro-mechanical products

• Experience in consumer products or similar high-volume production situations
• Demonstrated analytical organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and relentless drive to identify the lowest possible cost of a product
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of plastics, tooling, electronics, assembly methods, decoration processes, and packaging
• Flexible, nimble, and able to work in an extremely fast-paced collaborative environment
• Intermediate skills in Solid Works or Creo
• Presentation skills, delivering clear summaries, takeaways, and opportunities
• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in an engineering-related field, preferably product development
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals and manufacturing processes such as injection molding

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, Shark Ninja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high-impact learning programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible.

We are an equal-employment-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by law. We consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Shark Ninja People & Culture at