Job Description

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. 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.

As a Quality Inspector / Quality Technician, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations by ensuring that all products consistently meet stringent internal standards as well as customer expectations. Your expertise in conducting thorough inspections and audits will help maintain product integrity and drive continuous improvement. This role requires a detail-oriented approach to verify compliance throughout the production cycle and contribute to corrective action initiatives that uphold quality excellence.

Join our dedicated team where your skills directly contribute to delivering superior products and fostering customer satisfaction.

Primary Duties

• Conduct comprehensive inspections on manufactured products at various production stages to ensure conformity with customer requirements, engineering drawings, and internal quality standards.
• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, in-process checks, final product verification, and outgoing shipments to guarantee product quality at each step.
• Review and validate production traveler documents, quality records, and inspection reports to ensure accuracy and completeness in documentation.
• Execute layered process audits and material compliance checks, identifying potential areas for quality improvements and reducing defects.
• Facilitate the maintenance, certification, and calibration of inspection tools and equipment, ensuring accurate measurement and traceability.
• Lead or collaborate in nonconformance investigations, containment actions, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Analyze warranty returns and customer claims by performing detailed inspections to identify failure trends and contribute to corrective strategies.
• Identify opportunities for poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions to prevent defects and improve manufacturing process reliability.
• Support cross-functional teams by providing quality data, insights, and recommendations that drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Participate actively in quality training sessions and share best practices to promote a culture of quality awareness across departments.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • A minimum of three years of hands-on experience in quality inspection, manufacturing operations, or related quality assurance environments.
  • Proven ability to effectively inspect and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Competency in using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • An Associate degree or diploma in a technical field related to manufacturing, quality control, or engineering.
  • Experience working with inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and familiarity with product qualification testing methods.
  • Prior involvement in automotive manufacturing or component quality assurance is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and familiarity with root cause analysis techniques.
  • Ability to adapt to dynamic manufacturing environments with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Education / Experience

• Candidates should ideally have completed a one-year certificate or diploma program from a recognized college or technical institution focusing on quality control, inspection, or equivalent technical disciplines.
• Alternatively, practical experience ranging from 3 to 6 months in quality inspection or manufacturing settings will be taken into consideration for candidates demonstrating applicable skills.
• We also consider equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and professional experience which combine to ensure sufficient competency and readiness to perform in this role effectively.
  
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The US base rate for this full-time position is . The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific facts and circumstances of each role and candidate.

As a Dorman US contributor, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid time off (sick/vacation), and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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. www.DormanProducts.com