Cost Engineer at SharkNinja

UK - London, Battersea Power StationFull-time10400 - Engineering EEPosted 2 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">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.   </div>About the Role SharkNinja is seeking a self driven Cost Engineer to support both Shark and Ninja new product lines by developing accurate “should be” cost models throughout the product development process. At SharkNinja, we pride ourselves on delivering affordable innovation, ease of use, and a strong focus on the consumer experience. 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. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is curious about how products are made, enjoys problem solving, and is motivated by identifying cost optimisation opportunities without compromising performance or consumer value. What You Will Do Coordinate product details to generate early ballpark cost estimates during the AD phase. Develop and maintain should be cost models that reflect the latest product definition throughout prototype builds. Review CBOMs from suppliers to validate cost assumptions and identify opportunities. Deliver reports and presentation summaries highlighting key cost drivers and opportunities. Review should be costs for consistency and accuracy across projects. Generate critical component lists and work with Supply Chain teams to support supplier quoting activities. Provide recommendations to product teams on design approaches that support lower cost manufacturing. Support competitive product teardowns to understand materials, components, assembly methods, and feature implementation. Prepare weekly project updates and participate in regular collaboration calls with the China cost engineering team. Participate in product reviews, technical discussions, and hack sessions. What You Will Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering. Experience in an engineering related field, preferably within product development. Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals. Experience working with consumer products or other high volume manufacturing environments. Strong analytical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. A proactive mindset and strong drive to identify the lowest achievable product cost. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Basic knowledge of plastics and metal manufacturing processes. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of SolidWorks or Creo. Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear summaries, insights, and recommendations.<div class="content-conclusion"><div> Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.   At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.  Learn more about us:   <a href="https://sharkninja.com/dei"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/">Life At SharkNinja</a>   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ">Outrageously Extraordinary</a>  </div> <div> SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice <ul data-start="131" data-end="402"> <li data-start="131" data-end="224"> For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. </li> <li data-start="225" data-end="312"> For candidates based in China, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. </li> <li data-start="313" data-end="402"> For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. </li> </ul> </div> <div>   We 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 legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will 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 SharkNinja People & Culture at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </div></div>

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