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Sr. Product Engineer

Dorman • Colmar, PA • 6h ago

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Date: Aug 26, 2025

Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915

Company: Dorman Products

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 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

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 Summary

Responsible for leading and managing engineering aspects of automotive projects, from initial concept through to production. Works closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that engineering deliverables meet quality, cost, and timing objectives while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties

Interface directly with customers to gather technical requirements, understanding full project scope and other customer needs.

Submit RFQs to contract manufacturers, and reviewing returned quotes, ensuring package encompasses customer's requirements, engineering best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements for the product.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, including contract manufacturing, supplier quality engineers, and customer stake holders to ensure seamless program execution.

Prepare comprehensive documentation, including drawings, DVPs, and PPAPs to meet both internal and customer's requirements.

Manage Customer & Internal APQP Process

Lead process improvement projects to improve quality, efficiency, or capabilities.

Facilitate the fabrication of proto@type product, gauges & fixtures and test equipment builds.

Manage the requirements for PPAP and review accompanying documentation. Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional, reliability and quality requirements.

Work with quality engineers to interpret process certifications and flow charts to identify process weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Product Development Experience in automotive or equivalent industry

Thorough knowledge of SolidWorks or, 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

Knowledge of APQP preferred

Understanding of manufacturing capabilities; i.e. machining, stamping, casting, injection molding, electronics assembly

Basic knowledge of automotive mechanical & electrical systems

Experience in cross-functional team

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. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

3 - 4 years' experience with Bachelors' degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 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. www.DormanProducts.com

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