Technical Illustrator - OH

Dayton T. Brown Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Work/Life balance

Job summary

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Illustrator for its Technical Publications Division in Cincinnati, OH.

The role requires daily in-person attendance and US citizenship with an active Secret clearance. The candidate will develop detailed technical drawings from engineering data, collaborate with engineers and writers, and ensure consistency with standards and customer specifications. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, a relevant degree or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience developing technical illustrations for commercial or military programs (SVG, CGM, etc.).
• Experience as Technical Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar role.
• Portfolio showcasing technical illustration work.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD software.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and 3D modeling principles.
• Familiar with S1000D specification.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
• US Citizenship - Required
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical drawings and illustrations from engineering data, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Create 2D illustrations from 3D models, photos, and documents.
• Collaborate with engineers and writers to translate requirements into visuals.
• Ensure consistency with standards and customer specifications.
• Create exploded views, assemblies, cutaways, and schematics.
• Optimize illustrations for print, digital, and web formats.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Review customer comments and redlines and coordinate actions.

Skills

Degree/Experience

3+ yrs experience

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD software

S1000D

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

2-4 year degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

VizEx (preferred)

Job description

Technical Illustrator

* US Citizenship is required for this role *

Cincinnati, OH

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 include, but are not limited to:

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Technical Illustrator to join our team in a full-time, on-site capacity. This position is based in Evansville Ohio and requires daily in-person attendance. Remote work or telecommuting is not authorized for this role. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to collaboration, communication, and hands-on engagement with our team and operations. You will also be responsible for the following:

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Develop detailed technical drawings and illustrations from engineering data, CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Strong illustrating background and able to 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 and follow through with management and/or customers.
• Strong communication skills are required to interface with technical writers regarding requirements for illustrations.
• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and self-motivated.
• Must be able to learn new software tools quickly.
• 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 addresses workflow, production, connectivity, and software issues.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Required Qualifications:

• 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. U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with VizEx technical illustration software
• Turbine Engine experience
• A&P Certification

As a Dayton T. Brown employee, you can expect a fun working environment that provides security, career advancement, and so much more, such as:

• 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.

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - Veterans and Disabled