About this role
Product Engineer I Location: Chestertown, MD Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Pay Range: $60-$80/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)
• Experience with product function
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.)