Automotive Product Engineer – Innovation & Validation

Dorman Products; Colmar (PA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorman is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Strategic Engineering Resource Team (SERT) at our Colmar, PA headquarters, onsite Monday through Thursday with the ability to work offsite on Fridays.

You will synchronize engineering projects, measure and document product characteristics for function, reliability, and quality, and develop new solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Technical BS in mechanical engineering with 3+ years of experience.
• Associate degree with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop automotive components ensuring compatibility with original equipment and industry standard specifications.
• Reverse engineer or improve designs using 3D scanning, CMM data, functional benchmarking, and material analysis.
• Determine project documentation and validation requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Utilize AIAG standards for production approval such as PPAP, DFMEA, DRD, DVP, etc.
• Create, review, and revise engineering drawings, technician installation guides, and warehouse inspection instructions.
• Identify testing and manufacturing requirements based on part performance considerations and assist in supplier selection.
• Inspect first article samples and review supplier documentation to verify design meets requirements.
• Communicate with global suppliers on design and manufacturing to maintain quality control throughout the production process.
• Track inter-team projects to maintain compliance to procedure and appropriate actions at milestones.
• Collaborate with cross functional departments such as product, supply chain, and quality to ensure successful product launches.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Product development

CAD (SolidWorks)

MS Office (Excel)

GD&T

Cross-functional teams

Automotive systems

Education

BS in mechanical engineering

Associate degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dorman is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Strategic Engineering Resource Team (SERT) at our Colmar, PA headquarters, onsite Monday through Thursday with the ability to work offsite on Fridays.

You will synchronize engineering projects, measure and document product characteristics for function, reliability, and quality, and develop new solutions in a fast-paced, innovative environment.