Mechanical Engineering Intern

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 Dorman is seeking several Engineering Interns to join our team for Summer 2027. For 10 weeks, you will participate in business related projects that are meaningful and relevant to Dorman’s strategy while gaining firsthand experience within the field of engineering. Performance will be monitored to assure learning and development is happening and you will be expected to present project details to our leadership team at the conclusion of the internship. This is a hybrid role in our corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA) Monday through Thursday with the ability to work remotely on Friday. If you are a self-starter with a knack for problem solving, apply today!Primary Duties

Produce product design specifications that sufficiently identify dimensional and performance requirements. Support product development and reverse engineering functions. Assist with coordination or fabrication of prototype samples.

Qualifications

Use SolidWorks to complete engineering and design tasks such as 3D model creation, drawing creation, drawing review and correction. Conduct first article inspection and product validation testing. Conduct/coordinate external and internal product testing. Examine test data and reports to determine if design meets functional, reliability and quality requirements. Confer with product team to prepare and implement design modifications. Participate in cross-functional teams as required. Education / Experience

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite SolidWorks experience preferred Knowledge of GD&T drafting techniques preferred Basic automotive knowledge a plus What the Intern Will Learn During the internship, the student will have the opportunity to:

Cross Functional Collaboration: Develop communication, problem solving, and project management skills by working with engineering, product management, supply chain, and quality teams throughout the product development process. Testing & Validation: Learn how to develop engineering specifications, perform product testing, analyze results, and validate products against performance and quality requirements. Product Development: Gain hands on experience in automotive product development, including reverse engineering, design evaluation, and solving real world engineering challenges.

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.

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