Fall 2025: CORE Quality Co-op (July through December)

As a CORE Quality Co-op at SharkNinja, you'll engage in various responsibilities such as evaluating consumer field returns, analyzing data from reviews, conducting root cause analysis for defects, and creating reports to aid in quality decision-making. These responsibilities help ensure product performance and customer satisfaction, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience.

To qualify for the CORE Quality Co-op position at SharkNinja, you should be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with effective communication abilities and familiarity with quality testing methods.

The CORE Quality Co-op position at SharkNinja is onsite, based in Needham, MA. Interns are expected to work five days a week in the office, which promotes an engaging and collaborative working environment.

As a CORE Quality Co-op at SharkNinja, you will gain invaluable experience in quality assurance and product testing within a robust product development team. You will actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, allowing you to implement innovative methodologies in quality control and problem-solving.

SharkNinja fosters an Outrageously Extraordinary culture that champions innovation, teamwork, and inclusivity. As a CORE Quality Co-op, you will thrive in an environment where diverse ideas are celebrated, enabling you to contribute meaningfully and grow both personally and professionally.

When answering this question, highlight your eagerness to learn and contribute to quality assurance and product development. Talk about specific quality testing methodologies that fascinate you and how you’re excited about the opportunity to work with a reputable company like SharkNinja.

Prepare a STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) response to showcase your problem-solving skills effectively. Share an experience that highlights your analytical skills and collaboration, particularly in engineering or quality-related projects.

Discuss strategies you use to stay organized and prioritize tasks, such as using project management tools or creating to-do lists. Emphasize the importance of communication in a collaborative setting, especially when deadlines are tight.

Be ready to discuss specific methodologies you’re familiar with, such as statistical analysis or data visualization tools. Highlight your approach to identifying trends in customer feedback and determining the root causes of issues.

Express your understanding of quality assurance as a key component of product success. Discuss how it enhances customer satisfaction, reduces returns, and strengthens brand reputation, drawing on any relevant academic insights or experiences.

Address this by sharing a specific example of receiving feedback and how you used it positively. Emphasize openness to growth and collaboration with teammates or supervisors to improve your work.

Discuss any relevant coursework or projects where you've applied quality testing methods. If you have not direct experience, share your understanding of various testing methodologies and your enthusiasm for applying them in practice.

Mention specific resources you utilize, such as industry journals, webinars, or professional organizations. Highlight your commitment to lifelong learning and adapting to technological advancements.

Articulate specific skills or knowledge you are excited to gain during your co-op and how they relate to your future career goals. Tailor your answer to reflect SharkNinja's values and mission.

Prepare a STAR response to describe your role in a successful team project. Highlight collaborative efforts, your contributions, and the positive outcomes, relating it back to the teamwork aspect valued at SharkNinja.