Associate Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Dorman is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team. As an Associate Mechanical Engineer for Dorman, you will implement and coordinate engineering projects that will support the development and improvement of products, as directed by the Engineering Manager. This includes the measurement, evaluation, and documentation of product characteristics with respect to function, reliability, and quality. We are seeking an engineer who can think outside the box and use creative methods to solve problems and develop new solutions. If this sounds like you and you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

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

• Work with product line managers and purchasing to aid in the development of product utilizing reverse engineering best practices.
• Identify testing and manufacturing requirements based on part performance considerations and assist in supplier selection.
• Produce product documentation that sufficiently identifies product dimensional and performance    requirements. 
• Direct, coordinate, or fabricate prototype product samples and test equipment builds. 
• Confer with the product team to prepare and implement design modifications and manage changes. 
• Manage the requirements for PPAP and review accompanying documentation. Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional, reliability and quality requirements. 
• Interpret process certifications and flow charts to identify process weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective actions. 
• Create and maintain the requirements for incoming and source inspection processes. 
• Evaluate product warranty information, root cause quality concerns and implement design/process improvements.
• Track inter-team projects to maintain compliance to procedure and appropriate actions at various project milestones.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Experience in reverse engineering or product design 
• Thorough knowledge of Solidworks or other CAD software 
• Thorough knowledge of GD&T drafting techniques 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Access 
• Knowledge of EPDM or other PDM software 
• Understanding of manufacturing capabilities; i.e. machining, stamping, casting, injection molding, electronics assembly. 
• Experience in a cross-functional team 
• Basic knowledge of automotive mechanical systems 
• Basic knowledge of automotive electrical systems 
• 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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