Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.
Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.
Job SummaryDorman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team! As a Mechanical Engineer for Dorman, you willimplementand coordinatevariousengineering projects that will support the development and improvement of our products, as directed by our Engineering Managers. This includes the measurement, evaluation, and documentation of product characteristics with respect to function, reliability, and quality.We are seeking engineers who can think outside the box and use creative methods to solve problems and develop new solutions. If this sounds like you and you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!
This is a hybrid role, in the office Monday through Thursday with the ability to work from home on Friday.
Primary Duties- Work with product line managers and purchasing to aid in the development of product utilizing reverse engineering best practices.
- Produce product documentation that sufficiently identifies product dimensional and performancerequirements.
- Direct, coordinate, or fabricate prototype product samples and test equipment builds.
- Confer with the product team to prepare and implement design modificationsand manage changes.
- Manage the requirements for PPAP and review accompanying documentation.Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional, reliability and quality requirements.
- Interpret process certifications and flow charts to identify process weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Create and maintain the requirements for incomingand sourceinspection processes.
- Evaluate product warranty information, root cause quality concerns and implement design/process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience in Reverse Engineering or Product Design
- Thorough knowledge ofSolidworksor other CAD software
- Thorough knowledge of GD&T drafting techniques
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Access
- Knowledge of EPDM or other PDM software
- Understanding of manufacturingcapabilities;i.e.machining, stamping, casting, injection molding, electronics assembly.
- Experience in a cross-functional team
- Basic knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems
- Physical Requirement:Capability to lift 20 pounds.
- Working Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.Noiselevel is usually moderate.
- Technical degree (BS) in mechanical engineering;orassociate degree with 2+ years of experience
Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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