Manufacturing Engineer II

Mechanical Engineer

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 Dorman as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will spearhead innovative engineering projects to enhance and support our diverse product lines. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in evaluating and documenting product features, ensuring superior function, quality, and reliability at every stage. If you are a creative thinker eager to apply out-of-the-box solutions for engineering challenges, this role offers an engaging and impactful opportunity to make a difference. Experience with Controls is a Huge Plus!

Primary Duties

• Collaborate closely with product line managers and procurement teams to develop products through methodical reverse engineering practices, ensuring design accuracy and market relevance.
• Generate comprehensive product documentation that clearly captures dimensional and performance specifications, facilitating seamless communication across engineering and manufacturing stages.
• Lead the creation, coordination, and fabrication of prototype samples and specialized test equipment to validate design concepts and functional capabilities.
• Engage with multidisciplinary product teams to plan and execute design modifications, managing updates systematically to maintain product integrity and compliance.
• Oversee Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements, thoroughly reviewing related documentation and interpreting test results to confirm adherence to functional, reliability, and quality standards.
• Analyze process certifications and flowcharts to detect process inefficiencies or risks, proposing and implementing corrective actions to optimize manufacturing workflows.
• Develop and uphold rigorous incoming and source inspection protocols, ensuring all components meet established quality guidelines before production integration.
• Investigate product warranty data and root cause analyses of quality issues, driving continuous design and process improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and product durability.
• Promote knowledge sharing and teamwork across engineering and operational departments, contributing to a culture of innovation and quality excellence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to supporting company objectives.

Qualifications

Proven experience in reverse engineering or new product development demonstrating the ability to innovate and improve existing designs. Expert proficiency in SolidWorks or alternative CAD platforms, with strong skills in 3D modeling and technical drafting practices. Comprehensive understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to create and interpret detailed technical drawings. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and Access for database management. Familiarity with Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) or comparable Product Data Management (PDM) systems to efficiently organize and control engineering documentation. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, stamping casting, injection molding, and electronics assembly, enabling practical and cost-effective design solutions. Basic technical knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems to support product relevance and integration. Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and leveraging diverse expertise to achieve project goals. Physical ability to safely lift items up to 20 pounds, with the capability to perform tasks requiring reach, swivel, and mobility across work areas. Comfortable working under typical industrial noise levels, maintaining focus and communication in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Education / Experience

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline, accompanied by at least 3 years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing or product development environments. Alternatively, an Associate degree combined with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience providing a solid foundation in engineering principles and practical application. Professional development courses or certifications related to CAD software, quality systems, or manufacturing processes will be considered advantageous.

Dorman Products

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.