Manufacturing Engineer

The Dixon Group•Stevensville, MD

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Hydrasearch is looking for a proactive and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical and operational support to our manufacturing facility in Stevensville, MD! The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining plant efficiency, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring seamless operations. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to drive improvements and implement solutions. An understanding of First Article Inspections (FAI) and Part Production Approval Process (PPAP) is preferred. Knowledge of SolidWorks and quality metrology equipment is required. About Us: Hydrasearch is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in fluid-transfer and control systems for maritime, aerospace, and defense applications. Since it's founding in 1962, Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies, valve fittings, and customer machined parts, often to meet MIL-SPEC and naval standards. At Hydrasearch, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Proficiency in SolidWorks is required.
Familiarity with quality metrology equipment is required.
Strong troubleshooting skills, with hands-on experience in solving technical production problems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an AS9100 quality management system preferred.
Knowledge of FAI (First Article Inspections) and PPAP (Part Production Approval Process) is preferred.
Familiarity with electrical systems and their troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Compliance and Standards: Ensure adherence to company, industry, and safety standards, including familiarity with quality systems like AS9100 (preferred).
FAI and PPAP: Lead and coordinate the execution of FAIs and PPAPs, ensuring timely completion, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Operational Support: Provide engineering support to ensure efficient and reliable plant operations.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve production issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.
Vendor Support: Review, evaluate, and approve vendor samples, ensuring they meet technical specifications and quality standards before incorporation into production.
Quality Support: Partner with quality assurance teams to monitor product quality and assist in identifying and resolving quality-related issues in production processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.