Product Engineer

The Dixon Group • Chestertown, MD

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is seeking a Product Engineer to join its team in Chestertown, Maryland. The role handles product responsibilities including approval of manufactured parts, product design input and approval, and project management to support continuous improvement. The successful candidate will use technical understanding, analytical skills, and communication skills to make product decisions and collaborate with sales, customers, engineers, design teams, process teams, and manufacturing.

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.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a group setting.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent project management and time management skills.
• Must be able and willing to work with hands if needed.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient troubleshooting and data-interpretation abilities.
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of engineering experience, including experience in failure analysis, manufacturing field decision making, mechanical systems and/or processes, design processes (including SolidWorks), and 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 product design and work with a team of engineers to approve manufacturing drawings before production.
• Manage projects involving new product concepts, product line expansions, cost reduction initiatives, and product improvements.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to assess design adequacy.
• Create clear, measurable goals for the design team, process team, and manufacturing to define acceptable parts.
• Inspect and approve internally and externally manufactured parts.
• Analyze returned customer parts.
• Perform product testing and failure analysis on returned and manufactured parts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and 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