Product Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Chestertown, MD is seeking a Product Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will handle product responsibilities including approval of manufactured parts, product design input and project management to support Dixon’s continuous improvement.

We value veterans and provide opportunities in a long-standing, global family-owned company with a focus on hose coupling innovations. Join us for hands-on engineering and a collaborative environment in Chestertown.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years engineering experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
• Willingness to work hands-on as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; data interpretation skills.
• Experience in failure analysis and manufacturing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with sales and customers to answer product questions and assist with new product requests.
• Use SolidWorks to design new products and analyze the function of existing products.
• Oversee the design of products and work with a team of engineers to approve manufacturing drawings prior to production.
• Manage projects covering new product concepts, current product line expansions, cost reduction initiatives, and product improvements.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to ensure adequacy of a design.
• Create clear and measurable goals for the design team, process team, and manufacturing to effectively illustrate an acceptable part.
• Inspect and approve manufactured parts – both internally and externally manufactured.
• Conduct analysis on returned customer parts.
• Perform product testing and failure analysis on returned and manufactured parts.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication

Data interpretation

Hands-on work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chestertown, MD 21620
Chestertown, MD, USA

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PRODU008455

Description

Product Engineer
Location: Chestertown, MD
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000/annually

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with The Dixon Group!

Dixon is currently seeking a Product Engineer to join our team located in Chestertown, Maryland! In this role, the successful candidate will handle product responsibilities including approval of manufactured parts, product design input and approval, and project management to aid Dixon’s continuous improvement. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented leader dedicated to understanding technical mechanisms and utilizing strong analytical and communication skills to make important product decisions.

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:

• Communicate with sales and customers to answer product questions and assist with new product requests.
• Use SolidWorks to design new products and analyze the function of existing products.
• Oversee the design of products and work with a team of engineers to approve manufacturing drawings prior to production.
• Manage projects covering new product concepts, current product line expansions, cost reduction initiatives, and product improvements.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to ensure adequacy of a design.
• Create clear and measurable goals for the design team, process team, and manufacturing to effectively illustrate an acceptable part.
• Inspect and approve manufactured parts – both internally and externally manufactured.
• Conduct analysis on returned customer parts.
• Perform product testing and failure analysis on returned and manufactured parts.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: 1–3 years of engineering experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation; strong fundamentals in mechanical design and statics.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work in both independent and group settings effectively.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent project management and time management skills.
• Must be able and willing to work with hands if needed.
• Strong computer skills (proficient in all Microsoft Office applications).
• Proficient troubleshooting and data-interpretation abilities.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• 1-2 years of experience in engineering is preferred, including experience in: Failure analysis, Manufacturing field decision making, Mechanical systems and/or processes, Design processes (including SolidWorks experience), and experience with product function.

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:

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!

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 collectedsolely 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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