Engineering Rotation Opportunity!

The Dixon Group • Chestertown, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Rotation Opportunity! This is a high-impact professional development track designed to build a world-class technical foundation. Over the course of the program, you will move beyond the desk to gain hands-on experience in high-tech design centers, heavy-duty foundries, and advanced manufacturing floors. This isn't a "shadowing" program—it’s an immersion. You will be officially hosted by the Innovation Center within our New Product Development group, but your journey will take you across our multi-divisional operations to learn how we build from the ground up. 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related) is required.
• Recent and upcoming graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!
• 2 years of relevant experience in product design and development (industrial manufacturing is a huge plus!).
• We value your internships, co-ops, extensive senior-level academic projects, and research lab experience—these all count!
• A Motivated Self-Starter: You're capable of working under minimal supervision (once you're up to speed) and can help direct the activities of technical associates.
• A True Team Player: You thrive in a team-based culture and possess great communication skills to effectively work with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
• An Organized Problem-Solver: You are highly motivated, organized, and have strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with MS Office, and experience with Solidworks (or other CAD software) is a big plus.

Nice To Haves

• industrial manufacturing is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

• Focus on SolidWorks mastery, manual machining, and part fabrication. This initial phase serves as an evaluation of technical suitability and program fit.
• Deep dive into division-specific engineering and production environments.
• Tackle the unique engineering requirements and technical challenges.
• Learn the "heart of the metal" - casting design and metal chemistry.
• Master advanced machining processes and rigorous quality control standards.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level