Senior Documentation Specialist
Barry-Wehmiller
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Job summary
Barry-Wehmiller is seeking a Senior Documentation Specialist in Chennai. The role focuses on creating and publishing technical manuals, illustrations, and multilingual publications.
You will work with FrameMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, and CAD/PLM data to deliver accurate documentation for Barry-Wehmiller products worldwide. You will collaborate with global engineering teams, manage parts manuals, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining high quality and consistency across documentation
Qualifications
- 7+ years hands-on experience in handling parts catalogs and technical publications.
- Experience creating and publishing operation and maintenance manuals.
- Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams across time zones.
Responsibilities
- Create, edit, update, and publish operation and maintenance manuals using FrameMaker and InDesign.
- Own end-to-end creation and revision of spare parts manuals using CAD/PLM/ERP data.
- Create and revise technical illustrations using 3D models from SolidWorks and Illustrator.
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, and BOM structures for updates.
- Monitor master schedules to prioritize tasks and meet delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with global Engineering and Product Line Managers to deliver documentation.
- Coordinate translation/localization for multilingual publication in global markets.
- Contribute to process improvements and standardization initiatives.
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Job description
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
The position involves creating technical illustrations for manuals, developing and publishing parts manuals, and creating, editing, and updating technical manuals for Barry-Wehmiller products. It requires strong hands-on experience with Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other graphic editing tools, along with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality documentation with minimal supervision. The role also expects good project coordination, English communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Create, edit, update, and publish technical manuals such as operation and maintenance manuals using Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe InDesign.
- Own and manage end-to-end creation and revision of spare parts manuals using the data from CAD, PLM, and ERP tools.
- Create and revise technical illustrations using 3D models from SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD data, and BOM structures to perform technical manual updates.
- Monitor machine master schedules to prioritize tasks and ensure adherence to project/product delivery timelines.
- Partner closely with global Engineering, Product Line Managers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver product documentation.
- Coordinate with translation and localization teams to prepare documentation for multilingual publication in global markets.
- Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in using desktop publishing tools like Adobe InDesign, Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in using graphics creation tools like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Adobe Photoshop.
- In-depth understanding of engineering drawings, BOM hierarchies, and product structures.
- Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures.
- Experience in PLM tools like Windchill, Teamcenter, Infor XA, or BlueStar PLM is required.
- Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo is an advantage.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Communication, Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in handling parts catalogues, technical publications and documentation activities.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Good stakeholder management skills
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Travel
- May be required to travel.
At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work - therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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