Design Engineer I

Design Engineer I

On-Site

Bohemia, NY

If you're ready for the challenge of working for a dynamic, multi-divisional corporation we have a career opportunity for an organized, motivated, experienced Design Engineer. Our three divisions, Engineering and Test, Technical Services, and Mission Systems, make DTB a diverse, interesting, and challenging place

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Performed fundamental hand calculations and first-principles analysis
• 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

• Putting requisitions for material while working with the procurement team.

• 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 for 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
• Collaborating 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
  • On hands help with testing as needed.
• Write test procedures and test reports
• Travel as required within the continental US
• Overtime might be required during certain periods of a project as needed

The ideal candidate will require:

• 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 is 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
• 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
• US Citizenship required

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. offers:

• Competitive salaries
• Tuition Reimbursement at up to 100%
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA
• 401k match/Profit Sharing
• Employee activities
• A family-friendly work culture
• Cash incentives and recognition awards

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and Individuals with Disabilities