Manufacturing Technical Writer

Expert Employment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team in Gloucester. In this role, you will be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining assembly and test documentation for various hardware and software projects. You will work closely with engineers and project managers to ensure all documentation adheres to corporate standards. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a basic understanding of engineering principles, with experience in technical documentation being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proficient in creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Knowledgeable in engineering concepts and terminology.
• Experience in using CAD and image-editing software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Author and update assembly and test procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams for accurate build information.
• Manage document change requests and review cycles.
• Produce and edit technical content, images, and illustrations.
• Ensure documentation meets corporate standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of basic engineering principles

Experience with technical or instructional documentation

Familiarity with CAD tools and image-editing software

Job description

Overview

A global technology company is looking for a Technical Writer to support its manufacturing team on exciting new hardware and software projects. You will create, update, and maintain assembly and test documentation for manufacturing teams, working closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Author and update assembly and test procedures
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to capture accurate build information
• Manage document change requests and review cycles
• Produce and edit technical content, images, and illustrations
• Ensure documentation meets corporate standards and safety requirements

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of basic engineering principles
• Experience with technical or instructional documentation (desirable)
• Familiarity with CAD tools and image-editing software (advantageous)