DESIGN ENGINEER / PROJECT ENGINEER

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is a recognized premier leader as an independent testing laboratory providing testing and engineering services.

Dayton T. Brown Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer / Project Engineer to provide support for our clients test programs that are conducted at DTB

Summary of Duties:

• Design custom structural test fixtures that meet customer statement of work requirements

• Create fixture concepts based on requirements

• Develop a design from concept through completion based on discussions with the internal engineering team and end user/customer
• Interfaces with customers and the engineering team, to translate design needs

• Participate in and conduct initial and ongoing design reviews

• Select appropriate structural material based on engineering analysis

• Use Autodesk Inventor to create drawings of machined parts, weldments, schematics and assemblies
• Create drawings to commercial standards that can be used for fabrication and assembly
• Prepare bills of materials that include fabricated parts, standard hardware, and applicable test instrumentation

• Apply tolerances to ensure parts are produced with the desired fit

• Familiarity with various fabrication methods

• Prepare fabrication plan and fixture assembly procedures
• Act as the technical contact for the fabricators and assemblers during the production phase of projects
• Collaborate with Project Managers to status ongoing projects
• Provide project engineering support during all aspects of the test program
  • Manage test programs. Some of the areas of testing include structural testing, armament, pressure, and windblast.
  • Coordinate required resources and schedule required to conduct testing
  • Interface with customers
• Write test procedures and test reports
• Travel as required within the continental US
• Overtime will be required during certain periods of a project

We Value:

• Ability to work without supervision and to provide technical consultation and guidance
• Experience managing labor and resource schedules
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated technical innovation/guidance, project management, and problem solving
• Ability to work without supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making

Required Skills/Education/Experience:

• BSME or comparable
• 3+ years of relevant design experience using Autodesk Inventor or equivalent software

• Experience in mechanical CAD design (Autodesk Inventor), fixture design, and especially fixture design for testing products
• Experience with CNC machining beneficial but not required
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship and able to pass a drug test and background check
• Expertise in defense, aerospace, telecom, commercial, and/or automotive product qualification requirements
• Ability to read and interpret test specifications
• Must be computer literate, including MS Office
• Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment
• US Person Status

In addition to competitive salary and comprehensive benefits featuring private medical and dental insurance, profit sharing, 401k, business casual every day, you'll find an atmosphere conducive to professional growth and family values - corporate picnic, sports, holiday party, etc.

For consideration please apply on line at www.dtb.com

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.

1175 Church St

Bohemia, NY 11716

www.dtb.com