Product Design Engineer

Product Design Engineer Location: 153 Dixon Drive, Chestertown, MD 21620 Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Pay Range: $60 - $80/annually Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon! The Dixon Group is looking for a Product Design Engineer to join our team in Chestertown, Maryland! We are seeking an innovative Product Design Engineer to research, design, and develop new products while working with cutting-edge technologies. If you are a detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for continuous improvement, we want you on our team! 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. What You'll Do: Design and develop innovative products and product families from concept to completion. Create detailed models and drawings for new designs using SolidWorks, and thoroughly review drawings for accuracy and correctness. Perform essential engineering calculations, such as stress analysis and heat transfer, to ensure the structural adequacy of designs. Conduct simulations and establish comprehensive testing procedures. Apply specialized engineering knowledge to continuously improve product cost, quality, and performance. Analyze complex challenges and formulate clear, actionable plans based on available data. Effectively manage, balance, and prioritize multiple concurrent projects. Engage in hands‑on work, splitting time effectively between the design desk, the test lab, and the shop floor. What We’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. 0–2 years of hands‑on design and project experience. Previous experience or internships as a Design Engineer or Project Engineer is highly preferred. Familiarity with fluid power, machine design, or industrial parts manufacturing. High proficiency in SolidWorks and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Strong technical problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent communication, organization, and time‑management abilities. An enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative team player. We are looking for a self-starter who is motivated by making a tangible impact, completing complex goals, and driving new ideas forward. What We Offer: 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, and more! Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family‑owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values‑based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals! We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States. The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons. The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent withall applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr The Dixon Group