MES Technical Author: Digital Work Instructions (Onsite)

Kraken Technology Group Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite car park

Job summary

Kraken Technology Group Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Author (Manufacturing Execution System) to join our manufacturing team on a three-month contract. The role is hands-on, collaborating with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to capture manufacturing processes and produce clear, accurate digital work instructions within the MES, Visual Factory.

You will observe and document processes on the shop floor, create and maintain digital work instructions, incorporate

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Technical Author or similar role.
• Experience creating manufacturing work instructions or SOPs.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Comfortable on the shop floor engaging with production teams.
• Proficient in photography and image editing.
• Experience with MES, ideally Visual Factory.
• Background in defence or aerospace or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document manufacturing, assembly, inspection and test processes.
• Create and maintain digital work instructions within the MES platform.
• Capture photographs and visual aids for documentation.
• Collaborate with operators and SMEs to ensure content accuracy.
• Support review and continuous improvement of manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Shop floor collaboration

Photography/editing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Visual Factory MES

Job description

Kraken Technology Group Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Author (Manufacturing Execution System) to join our manufacturing team on a three-month contract. The role is hands-on, collaborating with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to capture manufacturing processes and produce clear, accurate digital work instructions within the MES, Visual Factory.

You will observe and document processes on the shop floor, create and maintain digital work instructions, incorporate