Mechanical Design Engineer

Hydrasearch Company; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Hydrasearch Company in Stevensville, MD, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and improve components, create 3D CAD models, apply GD&T, and collaborate across teams from concept to production. The role emphasizes practical problem solving and clear communication with manufacturing and suppliers.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience or internships; familiarity with SolidWorks and PDM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience; internships or co-op accepted.
• Ability to work with manufacturing personnel and cross-functional teams; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies; create 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Support manufacturing/production; establish inspection requirements; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on technical requirements and decisions.
• Manage engineering changes and documentation; support product development.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturing methods

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666
Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000/yr

Hydrasearch, a proud affiliate of The Dixon Group, is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Stevensville, MD! In this role, you will support and improve engineered fluid-transfer components and mechanical hardware used in demanding commercial, aerospace and defense applications.

At Hydrasearch, 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:

Product Design & Development:

Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies, create 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, apply mechanical design and GD&T principles, support prototyping and testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturable products from concept through production.

Manufacturing & Production Support:

Maintain product and manufacturing documentation, support production and assembly processes, troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues, establish inspection requirements, and collaborate with production teams to resolve operational challenges.

Supplier & Cross-Functional Support:

Partner with suppliers and internal teams to communicate technical requirements, support engineering decisions, and resolve product, manufacturing, and production-related issues.

Product Improvement & Change Control:

Support product and process improvements, manage engineering changes and revision control, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of products.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

2-5 years of engineering experience; strong entry-level candidates with relevant internships, co-op experience or hands-on engineering projects will also be considered.

• Ability to work directly with manufacturing personnel, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation; strong fundamentals in mechanical design, statics, tolerances and manufacturing methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machined, cast, forged, fabricated or assembled products.
• Fluid-transfer components or related mechanical hardware.
• Aerospace, defense, marine or other demanding applications.
• BOMs, routers or work instructions.
• Engineering change or configuration control.
• GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• SolidWorks PDM or another product data management system.
• AS9100, ISO 9001 or another controlled manufacturing environment.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are:

Hydrasearch is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in fluid-transfer and control systems for maritime, aerospace, and defense applications. Since its founding in 1962, Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies, valve fittings, and customer machined parts, often to meet MIL-SPEC and naval standards.

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

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

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.).

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