Product Engineer

Dixon Valve•Chestertown, MD

12d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
1–3 years of engineering experience.
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.