Mechanical Engineer III Apply now » Date: Jan 13, 2025 Location: Durant, OK, US, 74701 Company: Dorman Products Job Summary Implements and coordinates engineering projects that will support the development and improvement of products, as directed by the Engineering Services Manager.  Additional responsibilities include the measurement, evaluation and documentation of product characteristics with respect to function, reliability, and quality. Primary Duties + Work with product line managers and purchasing to aid in the development of product utilizing reverse engineering best practices. + Produce product documentation that sufficiently identifies product dimensional and performance requirements. + Provide advice and consultation in an area of technical expertise + Direct, coordinate, or fabricate prototype product samples and test equipment builds. + Confer with the product team to prepare and implement design modifications and manage changes. + Manage the requirements for PPAP and review accompanying documentation. Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional, reliability and quality requirements. + Interpret process certifications and flow charts to identify process weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective actions. + Create and maintain the requirements for incoming and source inspection processes. + Evaluate product warranty information, root cause quality concerns and implement design/process improvements. + Other duties as assigned. Qualifications + Reverse Engineering or Product Development experience + Thorough Knowledge of Solidworks or other CAD software + Thorough knowledge of GD&T drafting techniques + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Access + Knowledge of EPDM or other PDM software + Understanding of manufacturing capabilities; i.e. machining, stamping, casting, injection molding, electronics assembly. + Experience with Engineering materials with knowledge of the processing and manufacturing of them; i.e. materials used in automotive materials + FMEA creation, modification, and application experience + Experience in a cross-functional team + Basic knowledge of automotive mechanical systems + Basic knowledge of automotive electrical system + 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 + Technical degree (BS) in mechanical engineering with 7+ years of experience; or + Associate degree with 9+ years of experience + Preferred advanced degree (MSME, MSEE)