Engineering Intern

Job Summary

Dorman Products, a $2B+ global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts with 3,300+ contributors and 28 sites across the globe, is seeking several Engineering Interns to join our team for the summer of 2026, including our Heavy Duty division, Dayton Parts. For 10 to 12 weeks you will participate in business related projects that are meaningful and relevant to Dayton’s strategy while gaining firsthand experience within the field of engineering. 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. If you are a self-starter with a knack for problem solving, apply today!

Primary Duties

• Produce product design specifications that sufficiently identify dimensional and performance requirements.
• Support product development and reverse engineering functions with engineering supervision. 
• Assist with coordination or fabrication of prototype samples
• Use SolidWorks to complete engineering and design tasks such as 3D model creation, drawing creation, drawing review and correction.
• Conduct first article inspection and product validation testing.
• Conduct/coordinate external and internal product testing.
• Examine test data and reports to determine if design meets functional, reliability and quality requirements.
• Confer with product team to prepare and implement design modifications.
• Participate in cross-functional teams as required.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• SolidWorks experience preferred
• Knowledge of GD&T drafting techniques preferred
• Basic knowledge of automotive and vehicle hardware a plus