Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Date: Oct 18, 2025
Location: Harrisburg, PA, US, 17103
Company: Dorman Products
Founded and headquartered in the United States, Dayton Parts has for over a century supported the commercial vehicle market to boost driver uptime by combining the largest selection of parts with the deepest levels of service, engineering, and innovation. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes Dorman and SuperATV. 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
Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern, contributing to innovative manufacturing processes within an internship role. This position offers hands-on experience in engineering practices, bridging academic knowledge with practical industrial applications.
Primary Duties
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Support the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing tools, equipment, and workflow layouts tailored to specific production requirements.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing manufacturing data to troubleshoot process issues and recommend solutions to enhance product reliability and consistency.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to align engineering initiatives with production goals and quality standards.
- Document process changes and update manufacturing instructions to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
- Engage in continuous learning and development activities to build manufacturing engineering expertise and professional skills.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field demonstrating strong foundational knowledge.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and lean manufacturing concepts.
- Proficiency with standard engineering software such as CAD tools and data analysis applications is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- A proactive attitude with an eagerness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Please note - Sponsorship and relocation will not be offered for this role.
Education / Experience
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in an engineering discipline with relevant coursework in manufacturing or industrial systems. Prior internship or project experience related to manufacturing processes is a plus but not mandatory.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
Nearest Secondary Market: Harrisburg
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