Product Engineer

Dixon Valve; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive salary

Bonus programs

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Pewaukee, WI is seeking a Product Engineer to design and develop new products, improve existing ones, and ensure they meet customer requirements. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales across all stages from testing to production.

This role suits an early-career Mechanical Engineer who enjoys hands-on work and seeing design improvements through to production, with a strong emphasis on practical problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-ops.
• 1–2 years of SolidWorks experience with 3D modeling and drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, statics, and basic calculations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication across Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Hands-on with products, components, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products using SolidWorks for sanitary pumps, valves, fittings, and related components.
• Improve existing products through evaluation and design improvements.
• Test and validate products, analyze results, identify root causes and solutions.
• Support manufacturing and troubleshoot issues with Manufacturing and Quality.
• Develop and maintain engineering specifications, SOPs, and IOM manuals.
• Provide technical support to Sales, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Hands-on with products

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: N25 W23040 Paul Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Pay Range: Competitive Compensation

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

The Dixon Group is looking for a Product Engineer to join our team in Pewaukee, WI! In this role, you'll support the design and development of new products, improve existing products, and help ensure our products meet customer requirements. You'll work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales on product testing, failure analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Our products include pumps, valves, components, and fittings used in the food processing, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries. This is a great opportunity for an early-career Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with products hands-on, and seeing design improvements through to production.

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

• Design and develop new products. Use SolidWorks to create 3D models, engineering drawings, and designs for sanitary pumps, valves, fittings, and related components.
• Improve existing products. Evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for design improvements, cost reductions, product line expansions, and improved quality.
• Test and evaluate products. Conduct product testing and validation, analyze results, investigate failures, and help identify root causes and solutions to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Support manufacturing and troubleshoot issues. Work with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve production and field issues, evaluate components, and improve assembly processes.
• Develop technical documentation. Create and maintain engineering specifications, SOPs, work instructions, installation, operation and maintenance (IOM) manuals, and other product documentation.
• Provide technical support. Work with Sanitary Sales, Dixon Sales, customers, and suppliers to answer technical questions, evaluate product requests, and resolve product-related issues.
• Support engineering projects and product improvements. Participate in new product development, design changes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Apply engineering fundamentals and basic calculations to evaluate product functionality, performance, and manufacturability while managing multiple priorities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 1–2 years of relevant engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, academic projects, or research experience.
• 1–2 years of experience with SolidWorks, including 3D modeling and engineering drawing creation.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, statics, and basic engineering calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong technical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Comfortable working hands-on with products, components, and manufacturing processes, including time spent on the shop floor and in the test lab.

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!

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.)