• Leaf Spring Product Engineer

    Dorman (Colmar, PA)


    Leaf Spring Product Engineer

     

    Date: Apr 11, 2025

     

    Company: Dorman Products

     

    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 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.

     

    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 Products, a $2B+ global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts with 3,000+ contributors and 28 sites across the globe, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Dayton Parts, LLC team located at our HQ in Colmar, PA. You will be responsible for designing new leaf springs & maintaining legacy parts. You will also interface with our manufacturing sites located in Harrisburg, PA and Durant, OK.

     

    Now that Dorman and Dayton have joined forces to accelerate growth in the heavy-duty aftermarket, we need you to support that growth and make us a heavy-duty powerhouse. If you are mechanically inclined and are interested in driving new solutions with a global $2B+ company, apply today and find out what makes us an industry pioneer, trusted partner, and valued brand!

    Primary Duties

    • Product design and engineering of leaf springs, alongside other categories of truck parts

    • Provide support to Product Manager(s) & Procurement Specialist(s) on product development projects

    • Develop Design Validation Plans for truck parts

    • Create leaf spring design records for manufacturing handoff

    • Create RFQ packages to communicate technical requirements to supplier(s)

    • Convert existing conventional engineering documentation to electronic medium

    • Maintain engineering documentation on all manufactured leaf springs

    • Assist Technical and Customer Service personnel in interpretation of engineering drawings

    • Inspect and evaluate vendor samples and first production run parts

    • Maintain product quality documentation to accepted industry standards as applicable to the Product Engineering function

    • Assist Quality team in resolution of QC issues

    • Assist in development and facilitate implementation of procedures, forms, and systems for the product engineering function

    • Assist in development research and production of technical and product marketing materials

    Qualifications

    • Reverse engineering or product development experience

    • Firm grasp of engineering concepts with demonstrated experience designing mechanical systems and products

    • Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar

    • Thorough knowledge of GD&T drafting techniques

    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Access

    • Exceptional mechanical, technical, measurement, problem-solving skills, and reasoning ability

    • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly

    • Self-motivated and team player

    • Experience in cross-functional team

     

    Education / Experience

     

    • Technical degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years of experience; or

    • Associate degree with 5+ years of experience

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    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