Mechanical Design Engineer

Dixon Valve•Stevensville, MD

18d•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hydrasearch, an affiliate of The Dixon Group, is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in Stevensville, Maryland. The role supports and improves engineered fluid-transfer components and mechanical hardware used in commercial, aerospace, and defense applications. It spans the product lifecycle, from requirements and mechanical design through prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, and continuous improvement. The engineer works with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, production teams, and suppliers to develop practical, manufacturable solutions and address production challenges. The position involves direct work with physical products throughout design and manufacturing. Industry-specific experience is helpful but not required. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The company does not provide U.S. work sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
2–5 years of engineering experience; strong entry-level candidates with relevant internships, co-op experience, or hands-on engineering projects will also be considered.
Ability to work directly with manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Practical problem-solving skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly.
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation.
Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, statics, tolerances, and manufacturing methods.

Nice To Haves

Experience with machined, cast, forged, fabricated, or assembled products.
Experience with fluid-transfer components or related mechanical hardware.
Experience in aerospace, defense, marine, or other demanding applications.
Experience with BOMs, routers, or work instructions.
Experience with engineering change or configuration control.
GD&T experience in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Experience with SolidWorks PDM or another product data management system.
Experience in an AS9100, ISO 9001, or other controlled manufacturing environment.
Industry-specific experience.

Responsibilities

Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies.
Create 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, applying mechanical design and GD&T principles.
Support prototyping and testing, and collaborate across functions to develop manufacturable products from concept through production.
Maintain product and manufacturing documentation and support production and assembly processes.
Troubleshoot manufacturing and quality issues, establish inspection requirements, and work with production teams to resolve operational challenges.
Partner with suppliers and internal teams to communicate technical requirements, support engineering decisions, and resolve product, manufacturing, and production issues.
Support product and process improvements, manage engineering changes and revision control, maintain accurate documentation, and contribute to ongoing product development and enhancement.