Technical Publications Engineer

Gold Group Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Gold Group Ltd is seeking a Technical Publications Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team working on aerospace and defence systems. This is a 12‑month contract outside IR35 with Huddersfield (4 days/week) or Derby (3 days/week).

You will author and update installation manuals, maintenance procedures and engineering change documents, interpret drawings and CAD models, and collaborate with design, manufacturing and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in engineering design environment involving rotating machinery.
• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Author and update installation manuals, maintenance procedures, service manuals and engineering change documents.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models and BOMs to develop user-centric documentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing and product teams to understand product functionality.
• Develop content for 2D/3D illustrations using Solid Edge or equivalent.
• Work within customer processes, standards, procedures and SOPs in line with national/international standards and customer requirements.
• Support project, supplier and customer meetings with updates and technical input.

Skills

Technical writing

Reading drawings

CAD interpretation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

Job Title: Technical Publications Engineer

Location: Huddersfield 4 days per week OR Derby 3 days per week

Role Type: Contract – OUTSIDE IR35

Duration: 12 months

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Technical Publications Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team working complex aerospace & defence systems.

Candidates would need to hold British nationality and have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for SC security clearance.

What the role of the Technical Publications Engineer entails:

• Author and update installation manuals, maintenance procedures, service manuals, engineering change documentations and Assembly and disassembly instructions and any other client facing technical documentation.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models and BOMs to develop user centric documentation
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing, and product teams to understand product functionality
• Develop content for 2D/3D illustrations using tools such as Solid Edge or equivalent
• Work within customer processes, systems, equipment, and facilities, including the maintenance of standards, procedures, processes, and SOPs in accordance with national standards, international standards, and customer requirements.
• Support project meetings, supplier meetings, and customer meetings providing updates and support on metallurgy function related issues as required.

What experience you need to be the successful Technical Publications Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in engineering design role/environment involving rotating machinery
• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear box
• Appreciation of bolted joint analysis, shock assessment in relation to geared transmission systems
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and 3D models
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical assembly
• Proficiency in authoring tools
• Strong attention to details and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in designing mechanical components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies for heavy industry, power transmission systems, gear and Gear box