About the role#
Dorman Products is looking for an engineering student to join our Quality Engineering team for a 10-week internship during the summer of 2027. You will work with our team to review products, investigate quality issues, and communicate findings to engineers. At the end of the internship, you will present your project details to our leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Understand the primary types of customer complaints.
- Assist in containment and root cause determination for product satisfaction gaps.
- Work with Quality Engineers to analyze returned products.
- Participate in cross-functional teams investigating quality issues.
- Support product development and reverse engineering functions.
- Support local site quality and operations.
- Help implement controls to prevent the reoccurrence of nonconformances.
- Assist in reviewing and testing products.
- Perform containment activities and verify the effectiveness of vendor corrective actions.
- Communicate project status and findings to engineers and leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a technical degree in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Ability to learn how to perform product qualification testing.
- Ability to learn how to use inspection tools and test equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel.
- Ability to interpret procedures and work instructions.
- Automotive product experience is a bonus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Colmar, Pennsylvania.
- The role is hybrid, with in-office work required Monday through Thursday and the option to work from home on Fridays.
- The base rate for this position is $22 per hour.
About Dorman Products
Dorman Products manufactures replacement parts for motor vehicles. Founded in 1918, the company focuses on parts for both automotive and heavy-duty applications. It operates globally with headquarters in Colmar, Pennsylvania. The organization maintains a workforce of 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
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