Process Engineer I

Process Engineer

📍 Location: Chestertown, MD

💲 Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with The Dixon Group! Drive innovation and efficiency as a Process Engineer!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in

Chestertown, MD!

In this role, you’ll play a key part in transforming manufacturing processes to ensure operations run smoothly, safely, and with top-quality results. You’ll analyze workflows, spot opportunities for improvement, and introduce cutting-edge solutions that boost productivity and reduce waste.

Collaboration drives this role

—you’ll work side-by-side with production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to create clear process documentation and best practices that align with our operational goals. Plus, you’ll lead training sessions and provide hands-on support to the manufacturing team, empowering them with the skills and knowledge they need to excel.

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.

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

- Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality

- Design and model jigs, fixtures, and tooling using CAD software. Develop, test, and implement CNC programs using CAM software to support production operations.

- Develop, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), detailed work instructions, and process flow charts. Ensure all documentation is clear, concise, and accessible to production staff.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address process-related issues

- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations

- Design and conduct experiments to validate new processes and improvements

- Train and support manufacturing staff on new processes and best practices

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend improvements based on data analysis

- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area

- Other duties as assigned

🎯 What We're Looking For

- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Process Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing environment

- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field

- Demonstrated experience with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, SmartCAM, etc.) and CNC programming.

- Exceptional technical writing skills with proven experience creating detailed process and work instruction documents.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

- Strong written communication skills.

- High proficiency in 3D CAD software, with a strong preference for SolidWorks.

- Strong knowledge of process optimization techniques and methodologies

- Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel and statistical analysis tools

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within teams

🌟 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!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

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 with all 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.)