Engineering Group Lead

Dorman Products; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Dorman Products is seeking an Engineering Group Lead in the United States to manage a design engineering team focused on creating innovative, manufacturable products with a strong emphasis on quality and producibility.

You will mentor engineers, ensure CAD work accuracy, and coordinate with test, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust designs for production. A bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of Engineering experience, design or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in managing a cross-functional team supporting design, quality, and manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a group of engineers, ensuring alignment with team goals and company objectives.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development for team members.
• Perform regular performance evaluations, set clear expectations, and provide feedback to help engineers grow in their roles.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all CAD work and maintain well organized records; utilize 3D modeling software to produce new 3D models and drawings or revised designs.
• Work closely with test engineers to create appropriate test and validation plans for designs.
• Apply concurrent engineering techniques and communicate closely with all team members from your group, other groups, and various other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Job description

SuperATV wasn't born in a boardroom. It started with one mission: build parts that riders can trust. The same hands-on, do-it-yourself mindset still drives everything we do. Our fast paced and casual work environment is highly focused on "Working to Wow" our customers and our community. SuperATV is a premier provider of ATV and UTV accessories, dedicated to enhancing off-road experiences for enthusiasts worldwide. In 2022, SuperATV joined the Dorman team which is publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM. With more than 3,800 employees across 29 different locations and a family of brands that also includes Dorman, Dayton Parts and Eagle Suspension, Dorman reached a revenue of $2.13 billion in 2025.

Everyone who works at Dorman contributes to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business, regardless of role and experience. We encourage everyone 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

The Engineering Group Lead will be responsible for managing a team of Design Engineers working to design innovative, industry-leading products with superior quality and manufacturability in mind.

Primary Duties

• Lead and manage a group of engineers, ensuring alignment with team goals and company objectives.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development for team members.
• Perform regular performance evaluations, set clear expectations, and provide feedback to help engineers grow in their roles.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all CAD work (your own as well as team members) and maintain well organized records; utilize 3D modeling software to produce new 3D models and drawings, and drawings or revised designs.
• Work closely with test engineers to create appropriate test and validation plans for your and your team’s designs.
• Apply concurrent engineering techniques on all projects, and work and communicate closely with all team members from your group, other groups, and various other departments.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of SolidWorks, FEA, GD&T and Microsoft office products.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing capabilities; i.e. machining, casting, molding, and electronics assembly.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of Engineering experience, design or manufacturing preferred
• Experience in managing a cross-functional team supporting design, quality, and manufacturing preferred.

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.This role is also eligible for a bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave.
• U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date.
• You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing).
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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