Product Engineer - Sanitary Pumps & Valves (SolidWorks)

Dixon Valve Company; 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

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.