Mechanical Design Engineer I

About Dorman
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 202

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
Creates, implements, and coordinates 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.

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.
• Experience using SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD) design software for design, modeling, drafting, and prototyping. Advanced surface, solid modeling techniques required.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T with ability to apply to the components understanding based on the functionality is preferred.

Education / Experience
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education

Minimum 4 to 6 years' experience in Mechanical design engineering domain.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with mechatronics/electro- mechanical components would be a plus.
• Exposure to FEA/CFD solvers to optimize a product would be a plus.
• Hands on Experience of using Geomagic Design X would be a plus.
• Exposure to product development lifecycle process would be beneficial.
• Participated in cross-functional teams
• Control systems experience would be beneficial
• Knowledge in MATLAB/SIMULINK, Python would be an added benefit.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools; comparator, calipers, micrometers; CMM a plus
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply metrology data.
• Experience in using small hand tools (drill press, grinder, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Ability to manage multiple projects ranging in complexity and product category, based on directive from the Engineering Manager.
• Experience with digital imaging and photography
• Functional knowledge of automotive vehicle components is a plus.
• Good understanding on manufacturing processes and material selection is an added advantage

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.