Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
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Stevensville, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle Stevensville MD 21666
Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
Pay Range: $85000 - $135000/annually
Hydrasearch a proud affiliate of The Dixon Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Stevensville MD. This role is responsible for the design development and continuous improvement of engineered fluid-transfer components and mechanical hardware used in demanding commercial aerospace and defense applications. As a hands-on individual contributor you will lead products through the full lifecycle from requirements and design through validation production and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Manufacturing Quality customers and suppliers to solve complex engineering challenges drive technical decisions and deliver practical manufacturable solutions. Product-specific industry experience is not required; success in this role is driven by strong engineering judgment technical leadership and a passion for solving problems.
At Hydrasearch we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nations heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
What Youll Do:
- Lead complex product development and engineering projects from requirements through validation production release and lifecycle support. Apply engineering judgment to make technical decisions and develop practical manufacturable solutions.
- Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies create 3D CAD models and engineering drawings apply mechanical design and GD&T principles support prototyping and testing and lead design activities from concept through production.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Quality and production teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues resolve product and process challenges support corrective actions and improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Lead efforts to improve product quality reliability manufacturability cost and production efficiency. Analyze field quality and production information to identify improvement opportunities and manage engineering changes and configuration control.
- Partner with suppliers and internal teams to communicate technical requirements resolve technical issues support engineering decisions and maintain effective product lifecycle management.
- Provide technical guidance to engineers and drafters support design reviews share engineering knowledge and promote sound engineering judgment and practical problem solving across the team.
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 years of engineering experience with increasing responsibility in mechanical design product development or manufacturing engineering.
- Demonstrated experience taking ownership of complex engineering projects from concept through production and lifecycle support.
- Ability to work directly with manufacturing personnel suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation; strong fundamentals in mechanical design statics tolerances and manufacturing methods.
- Ability to make sound engineering decisions and balance performance quality cost manufacturability and schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with machined cast forged fabricated and assembled products.
- Knowledge of fluid-transfer components and related mechanical hardware.
- Background supporting aerospace defense marine or other demanding industrial applications.
- Working knowledge of bills of material (BOMs) routers and work instructions.
- Involvement with engineering change processes and configuration control.
- Proficiency in GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM or a comparable product data management system.
- Understanding of AS9100 ISO 9001 or other controlled manufacturing environments.
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: Hydrasearch is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in fluid-transfer and control systems for maritime aerospace and defense applications. Since its founding in 1962 Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies valve fittings and customer machined parts often to meet MIL-SPEC and naval standards.
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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Dixon is committed to maintaining its role as a leader and innovator in the hose and coupling industry. The company manufactures valves and hose couplings though operating divisions; Dixon Boss, Dixon Brass, Dixon Eagle, Dixon Fire, Dixon Specialty Products, Dixon Bayco, Dixon Quick C ... View more
