Engineering Rotation Opportunity!

Dixon Valve; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD is offering an Engineering Rotation Program to build a strong technical foundation across design centers, foundries, and manufacturing floors. You will rotate through multiple divisions and gain hands-on experience from concept to production.

Ideal candidates hold a Mechanical Engineering degree, have 2 years of design experience, and are self-motivated team players ready to grow into permanent engineering roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2 years of relevant experience in product design and development; internships/co-ops count.
• Proactive self-starter capable of guiding technical teammates.

Responsibilities

• Focus on SolidWorks mastery, manual machining, and part fabrication.
• Deep dive into division-specific engineering and production environments.
• Learn casting design and metal chemistry; master advanced machining and quality control.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD Software

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Chestertown, MD 21620

Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

Engineering Rotation Program

Are you a versatile engineer looking to master the entire lifecycle of a product? Our Engineering Rotation Program is a high-impact professional development track designed to build a world-class technical foundation. Over the course of the program, you will move beyond the desk to gain hands-on experience in high-tech design centers, heavy-duty foundries, and advanced manufacturing floors.

The Program Experience

This isn\'t a "shadowing" program—it’s an immersion. You will be officially hosted by the Innovation Center within our New Product Development group, but your journey will take you across our multi-divisional operations to learn how we build from the ground up.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You\'ll Do

• Focus on SolidWorks mastery, manual machining, and part fabrication. This initial phase serves as an evaluation of technical suitability and program fit.
• Deep dive into division-specific engineering and production environments.
• Tackle the unique engineering requirements and technical challenges.
• Learn the "heart of the metal" - casting design and metal chemistry.
• Master advanced machining processes and rigorous quality control standards.

Mentorship & Growth

• Dedicated Guidance: At every stop, you’ll be assigned a Division-Level Mentor to provide technical coaching and ensure you’re hitting your milestones.
• Leadership Visibility: Your progress will be reviewed regularly by a committee of Engineering Managers
• Upon successful completion, we aim to place you in a permanent engineering role on one of our teams.

What We\'re Looking For

• A Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) is required. Recent and upcoming graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!
• 2 years of relevant experience in product design and development (industrial manufacturing is a huge plus!). We value your internships, co-ops, extensive senior-level academic projects, and research lab experience—these all count!
• A Motivated Self-Starter: You\'re capable of working under minimal supervision (once you\'re up to speed) and can help direct the activities of technical associates.
• A True Team Player: You thrive in a team-based culture and possess great communication skills to effectively work with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
• An Organized Problem-Solver: You are highly motivated, organized, and have strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with MS Office, and experience with Solidworks (or other CAD software) is a big plus.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)