About the position
If you're ready for the challenge of working for a dynamic organization, Dayton T. Brown, Inc. has a career opportunity for a Technical Illustrator to join our growing Technical Publications Division. Our three divisions, Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems, make DTB a diverse and welcoming place to work and thrive. Dayton T. Brown, Inc.'s technical writers, illustrators, engineers, programmers, analysts, logisticians, and data specialists provide world-class technical documentation, information systems, training programs, and logistics data support services. We are experts in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment that will perform systems analysis, information development, technical writing, data conversions, and graphics preparation, while providing solutions for today's sophisticated delivery requirements. Our Technical Services team utilizes the most up-to-date and appropriate software and systems to undertake and complete your project. We know current documentation standards and specifications, including the ever-evolving S1000D specification.
Responsibilities
• Develop detailed technical drawings and illustrations from engineering data, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Create 2D illustrations from 3D models, photos, engineering documents, and other source data.
• Collaborate with engineers, product designers, and technical writers to understand requirements and translate them into visual content.
• Ensure consistency with standards, customer specifications, and visual identity across all technical materials.
• Create exploded views, assembly drawings, cutaway views, and schematics.
• Optimize illustrations for various formats, including print, digital, and web-based platforms.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Review, analyze, and determine the impact of customer comments and redlines, and help the team determine actions to resolve comments.
• Strong communication skills to interface with technical writers regarding requirements for illustrations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement objectives to achieve delivery and quality goals.
• Track the status of graphic requests.
• Participate in quality checking through analysis of source data, writer redlines, and customer specifications.
• Complete assigned training promptly.
• Proactively address workflow, production, connectivity, and software issues.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Requirements
• 2 or 4-year degree/or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in developing technical illustrations for commercial or military programs (SVG, CGM, etc.).
• Experience as a Technical Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or a similar role.
• Portfolio showcasing technical illustration work.
• Proficiency in illustration and design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and 3D modeling principles.
• Familiar with S1000D specification.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in pressure situations and to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• US Citizenship - Required.
• Security Clearance- Active Secret - Required, or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Nice-to-haves
• Proficiency with VizEx technical illustration software.
• Turbine Engine experience.
• A&P Certification.
Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A stable, successful organization.
• Innovative work environment.
• Advancement potential.
• Private medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Profit sharing, 401K with company match!
• Work/Life balance and family values.