Automotive Technical Author

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Automotive Technical Author to develop high-quality technical documentation for parts catalogues. This role is pivotal to the lifecycle of luxury vehicles, requiring solid technical authorship and collaboration with engineering and legal teams. Candidates should be proficient in CATIA and possess strong content writing skills. This is a hybrid position located in Crewe.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating technical documentation for automotive parts.
• Progressive understanding of vehicle and part architecture.
• Ability to produce clear, structured documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop automotive parts catalogues for new product launches.
• Ensure documentation meets quality standards and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with various teams for effective communication.

Skills

Technical authorship

Documentation clarity

Proficiency with digital platforms

Microsoft Office skills

Tools

CATIA

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Automotive Technical Author – Parts Catalogue

Location: Crewe - Hybrid (3 days on-site, parking available nearby)
Contract Duration: Until 26th June 2029
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Pay Rate: To be discussed on application

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Automotive Technical Author – Parts Catalogue to create and maintain high-quality technical documentation that supports customers, technicians, and global retailer networks. This role is central to the lifecycle of our client’s luxury vehicles, focusing on the development of accurate and user-friendly automotive parts catalogue information.

Key Responsibilities

Parts Catalogue

• Develop and maintain automotive parts catalogues aligned with new product launches and model year updates.
• Interpret Bill of Materials (BoM), Product Description Books (PDBs), Technical Product Descriptions (TPDs), Engineering Change documentation, and CAD data.
• Ensure content is clear, user-friendly, brand-aligned, and technically accurate.

Quality & Communication

• Ensure all documentation meets internal quality standards and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Planning, Legal, and Marketing teams.
• Support internal and external communications to promote Aftersales initiatives.

Key Competencies & Experience

• Solid understanding of vehicle and part architecture with proven experience in technical authorship.
• Ability to create concise, precise documentation for varied audiences.
• Proficiency with digital platforms, data management systems, and external publication/catalogue tools.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA or other CAD tools for technical illustrations (e.g., Catia Composer, ISO Draw, Adobe Illustrator).
• Familiarity with VW Group systems and automotive Aftersales practices.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; EPIS knowledge advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Strong content writing skills with the ability to structure technical information effectively.
• Ability to arrange text, images, and illustrations for documentation.
• Essential understanding of automotive parts and cataloguing processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Automotive Technical Author – Parts Catalogue who thrives on precision, clarity, and innovation.

Please note, this role is deemed outside of IR35 – you will be operating as a Limited company Contractor.