Product Intern - Ideation
Date: Oct 30, 2025
Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915
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
Summer internship working with the Product Ideation Team. This role will be 4 days in the office and 1 day virtual, based in Colmar, PA. Internship will begin in late May 2026 and continue for 10-12 weeks. The summer intern will be exposed to many cross-functional areas and assist with projects that will support Dorman’s product ideation team.
Primary Duties
Market & Idea Discovery
- Support the Ideation team in analyzing big data to uncover new aftermarket growth opportunities.
- Assist in reviewing and vetting ideas from multiple channels, including Dorman Rewards, social media, failed OE searches, lost sales opportunities, and Techline submissions.
Process Support & Collaboration
- Work with the immediate team and SBU business partners to develop and streamline processes that accelerate “first-to-market” product launches.
- Collaborate across functions to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Prototype & Testing Support
- Help coordinate vehicle scheduling for try-on testing to ensure the timely execution of prototype evaluations.
- Assist with OE sample handling, including delivery, cataloging, and facilitating sales of parts to optimize OE excess/obsolete inventory.
Qualifications
- Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, resourceful, and work well in a cross-functional team environment.
- Must be able to develop relationships and initiate, communicate, and take actions to resolve issues both internally and externally.
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
- Must be enrolled in a college/university undergraduate degree program, pursuing business or a related field
- Prefer 3rd year students; rising juniors will be considered
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
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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