Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Dorman Products • Susquehanna Township, PA

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About The Position

Dorman is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience applying engineering practices in an industrial manufacturing environment. The intern will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to evaluate manufacturing processes, identify improvements, support manufacturing tools and workflow development, and investigate process issues. The role also includes documenting process changes and updating manufacturing instructions.

The internship provides exposure to forging and heat-treating operations, cross-functional problem solving, and leaf spring design and performance. The intern will learn how processes such as forming, heat treating, shot peening, presetting, and assembly affect load capacity, fatigue life, durability, and product performance. This is a full-time position with a US base rate of $25 per hour.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in an engineering discipline, with relevant coursework in manufacturing or industrial systems.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with CAD tools and data analysis applications.
• Prior internship or project experience related to manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing tools, equipment, and workflow layouts for production needs.
• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to troubleshoot process issues and recommend improvements to 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 support compliance with company and industry standards.
• Participate in learning and development activities to build manufacturing engineering and professional skills.
• Work with production, quality, and maintenance teams to investigate and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support engineering projects involving forging and heat-treating processes, observe production, and collaborate with production and maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern