Engineering Services Intern

Dorman Products; Colmar (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorman Products is seeking several Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 to join the Mechanical Engineering Service Team, focusing on mechanical design, prototyping, and metrology. The 10-week internship includes presenting project details to leadership at the end.

As an intern you will draft CAD models, run dimension tests, document results, and contribute to 3D printing and part fabrication. Candidates pursuing ME-related degrees with curiosity and good communication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with vehicle systems, including body and electronics.
• Experience with 3D CAD and/or CAM.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and/or machining is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sample parts for evaluation using lab best practices.
• Conduct internal dimensional testing and document results.
• Record data and share results with product and engineering teams.
• Create CAD models, prototypes, drawings, and documentation.
• Interpret 3D models and 2D drawings for prototyping.
• Maintain Lean/5S environment.

Skills

Vehicle systems

3D CAD/CAM

3D printing

MS Word

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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. In this internship, for 10 weeks, you will play an active role on the Mechanical Engineering Service Team, a support group to the Product Engineering organization, specifically within mechanical design, prototyping, and metrology teams. 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.

Primary Duties

• Utilize lab best practices to prepare sample parts for evaluation.
• Perform internal product dimensional testing in the laboratory and create documentation.
• Record data from testing in standard formats and provide results to product and engineering teams.
• Coordinate with product teams to create CAD models, prototype parts, drawings, and documentation based on data acquired individually or with support.
• Interpret 3D models and 2D drawings to create/assemble prototypes.
• Maintain Lean/5S environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with vehicle systems, including body and electronics, is preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD and/or CAM preferred.
• Knowledge of 3D printing and/or machining is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated communication ability.

Education / Experience

• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or similar engineering-related discipline preferred, but not required

What the Intern Will Learn

• Learn how to scan, model, and print a mechanical part.
• Understand the nuances of 3D scanning and additive manufacturing.
• Gain opportunities to improve the tools and processes the team uses every day.

The US base rate for this full-time position is $21/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