Senior Project Engineer
About the role
The Senior Project Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor responsible for accelerating execution of engineering development initiatives supporting Hydrasearch's aerospace and defense programs. This role focuses on solving complex technical problems, driving rapid development efforts, and enabling new technical capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical execution contributor across all initiatives.
- Drive development efforts from concept through validated solution.
- Translate technical ideas into executable engineering work.
- Support rapid design iterate cycles.
- Maintain urgency and focus on high-impact development work.
- Identify and remove barriers slowing technical progress.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Experience: 4–8 years of engineering experience.
- Environment: Experience working in manufacturing or product-based environments.
- Technical Depth: Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and understanding of the engineering development lifecycle.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated capability in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Execution: Experience bringing technical projects from concept through implementation.
- Mindset: Strong ownership mentality and personal accountability for results.
- Agility: Ability to move quickly without waiting for perfect information and comfort operating with limited structure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry Expertise: Experience in regulated industries such as Aerospace (AS9100), Defense, Naval, or Marine environments.
- Advanced Execution: Experience working in small advanced development teams or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.
- Certifications: CAPM or PMP certification.
- Advanced Education: Advanced engineering degree.
- Leadership: Minimum 2 years leading projects or major technical workstreams.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with PPAP, qualification, and validation activities.
Benefits
- 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!
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!
About Us
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!
Contact Information
To apply, please contact us at (410) 778-2000 or hr@dixonvalve.com.