Automotive Product Engineering Intern

RB Distribution, Inc.; Colmar (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorman is seeking several Engineering Interns to join our team for the summer of 2027. The interns will assist senior product engineers across stages of product development, gaining exposure to reverse engineering, benchmarking, and validation.

Primary duties include creating design specifications, using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawings, and coordinating prototype fabrication and testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design improvements.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering-related discipline.
• Knowledge of MS Office; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems and/or vehicle hardware a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Electrical systems basics

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T drafting techniques

Job description

Dorman is seeking several Engineering Interns to join our team for the summer of 2027. The interns will assist senior product engineers across stages of product development, gaining exposure to reverse engineering, benchmarking, and validation.

Primary duties include creating design specifications, using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and drawings, and coordinating prototype fabrication and testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design improvements.