Senior Project Engineer

Dixon Valve Company; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Bonus programs

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to accelerate engineering development for aerospace and defense programs. This hands-on role focuses on solving complex problems, coordinating rapid development cycles, and transitioning designs to production. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

The position involves working with a small, high-caliber team to drive concept-to-validation cycles, including design, prototype, and production transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4–8 years engineering experience in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Strong understanding of the engineering development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical execution contributor across initiatives.
• Drive development from concept through validated solution.
• Translate ideas into executable engineering work.
• Support rapid design iteration cycles.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Structured problem-solving

Project execution

Ownership mindset

Agility

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666-2128

Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000/yr.

Hydrasearch is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Stevensville, MD. In this role, you will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for accelerating execution of engineering development initiatives supporting Hydrasearch’s aerospace and defense programs. This role will focus on solving complex technical problems, driving rapid development efforts, and enabling new technical capabilities.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on technical problem solving, development coordination, and rapid solution implementation. The Senior Project Engineer will work within a small, highly capable technical team executing rapid development cycles including design, prototype, validation, and transition to production.

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

• Serve as a technical execution contributor across all initiatives.
• Drive development efforts from concept through validated solution
• Translate technical ideas into executable engineering work.
• Support rapid design iterate cycles.
• Maintain urgency and focus on high-impact development work.
• Identify and remove barriers slowing technical progress.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Experience: 4–8 years of engineering experience.
• Environment: Experience working in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Technical Depth: Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and understanding of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated capability in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Execution: Experience bringing technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Mindset: Strong ownership mentality and personal accountability for results.
• Agility: Ability to move quickly without waiting for perfect information and comfort operating with limited struct
• Travel: Travel may be required, both domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: Experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace (AS9100), Defense, Naval, or Marine environments.
• Advanced Execution: Experience working in small advanced development teams or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
• Certifications: CAPM or PMP certification
• Advanced Education: Advanced engineering degree
• Leadership: Minimum 2 years leading projects or major technical workstreams.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with PPAP, qualification, and validation activities.

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!

About Us

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.