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Associate Mechanical Design Specialist

Date: Jul 10, 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 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 billion in 2024.

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

As an Associate Mechanical Design Specialist for Dorman Products, you will create, implement and coordinate engineering product design projects that will support the creation, development, and improvement of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic products, as directed by the Engineering Services Manager. Additional responsibilities include directing the measurement and dimensional verification, as well as aiding in the design and development of test fixtures of said projects

This is a hybrid role in our corporate headquarters in suburban Philadelphia (Colmar, PA) Monday through Thursday with the ability to work from home on Friday.

Primary Duties

+ Utilize reverse engineering best practices to facilitate product design and development

+ Collaborate with engineering to develop new product ideas as well as improve existing products

+ Coordinate with product teams to create CAD models, drawings and documentation based on data acquired individually or with support from engineering and metrology lab.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Significant experience using SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD) design software for design, modeling, drafting, and prototyping; Experience using Geomagic Design X is a plus

+ Knowledge of GD&T drafting techniques (Reading and Applying)

+ Ability to use basic measurement tools, comparator, calipers, micrometers; CMM a plus

+ Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply metrology data

+ Experience with small hand tools (drill press, grinder, etc.)

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel

+ Participated in cross-functional teams

+ Ability to individually prioritize and manage multiple projects ranging in complexity and product category.

+ Experience with digital imaging and photography

+ Basic to intermediate functional knowledge of automotive vehicle components

+ Basic to intermediate knowledge of manufacturing materials and processes

+ Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.

+ Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education / Experience

+ Technical degree (BS) in mechanical engineering; or

+ Associate degree with 2+ 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