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Dorman • Harrisburg, PA • 12h ago

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Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location: Harrisburg, PA, US, 17103

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 3,800 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 $2.13 billion in 2025.

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

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, contributing to innovative manufacturing processes within an internship role. This position offers hands-on experience in engineering practices, bridging academic knowledge with practical industrial applications.

Primary Duties

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Support the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing tools, equipment, and workflow layouts tailored to specific production requirements.

Assist in collecting and analyzing manufacturing data to troubleshoot process issues and recommend solutions to enhance product reliability and consistency.

Participate in cross-functional meetings to align engineering initiatives with production goals and quality standards.

Document process changes and update manufacturing instructions to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

Engage in continuous learning and development activities to build manufacturing engineering expertise and professional skills.

Qualifications

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and lean manufacturing concepts.

Proficiency with standard engineering software such as CAD tools and data analysis applications is advantageous.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by effective communication and teamwork abilities.

A proactive attitude with an eagerness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Education / Experience

Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field demonstrating strong foundational knowledge.

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in an engineering discipline with relevant coursework in manufacturing or industrial systems.

Prior internship or project experience related to manufacturing processes is a plus but not mandatory

What the Intern Will Learn

During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to:

Gain hands-on experience with cross-functional problem solving by working with production, quality, and maintenance teams to investigate and resolve manufacturing challenges.

Learn forging and heat-treating processes by supporting engineering projects, observing production, and collaborating cross-functionally with production and maintenance.

Develop an understanding of leaf spring design, function, and performance characteristics, while learning how key manufacturing processes such as forming, heat treating, shot peening, presetting, and assembly directly influence load capacity, fatigue life, durability, and overall product performance.

The US base rate for this full-time position is $25/hr. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

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