Technical Writer - Spare Parts

ALTEN India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN India seeks a Technical Documentation/Writer with about 3 years of experience in Automotive Spare Parts Information (SPI) to support development and maintenance of parts catalogues for Trucks/Buses. The role involves working with engineering data, BOM structures, and PDM/PLM tools to ensure accurate deliverables.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, handle engineering changes, and contribute to quality and process improvement initiatives. Office location: Bengaluru, India.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Parts Catalogue/Technical Documentation within automotive or similar domain.
• Experience in leading end-to-end spare parts information workflows and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end creation and revision of spare parts catalogues using WINDCHILL or similar PDM/PLM/Authoring tools
• Create and revise technical illustrations using CorelDRAW or similar software
• Lead and execute engineering change workflows (DCN/ECN) with accuracy and timely deliveries
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data and BOM structures to develop product information
• Perform quality checks and drive root cause analysis (RCA) with corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data validation
• Monitor workflow progress and ensure adherence to project timelines
• Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives
• Mentor/training of junior team members

Skills

Automotive Aftermarket Parts Catalogue

PDM/PLM tools

Engineering drawings

BOM hierarchies

Product structure

Quality processes

RCA

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Windchill (Partslink)

CorelDRAW

Creo View

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering

Tools

Windchill

CorelDRAW

Creo View

Job description

Job Title: Technical Documentation/Writer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated professional with around 3 years of experience in Automotive Aftermarket Spare Parts Information (SPI) to support the development and maintenance of parts catalogues for Trucks/Buses. The role involves working with engineering data, BOM structures, and PDM/PLM tools to ensure accurate and high-quality deliverables. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, handle engineering changes, and contribute to quality and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end creation and revision of spare parts catalogues using WINDCHILL or similar PDM/PLM/Authoring tools
• Create and revise technical illustrations using tools such as CorelDRAW or similar software
• Lead and execute engineering change workflows (DCN/ECN), ensuring accuracy and timely deliveries
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD data and BOM structures to develop and validate product information
• Perform quality checks, identify recurring defects, and drive root cause analysis (RCA) with corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data validation
• Monitor workflow progress, prioritize tasks, and ensure adherence to project timelines.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives
• Support mentoring/training of junior team members

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in Automotive_Aftermarket - Parts Catalouge
• Proficiency in PDM/PLM tools and workflow management
• In-depth understanding of engineering drawings, BOM hierarchies, product strcture
• Experience in quality processes, RCA, and continuous improvement practices
• Good stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication skills in English C1 level
• Experience in WINDCHILL (Partslink), CorelDRAW, Creo View, LISA, KOLA, RAPID, GLOOPS, EDB, SAFT, IMPACT is an added advantage

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in:

• Parts Catalogue / Technical Documentation within automotive or similar domain
• Experience: 3-5 years in automotive as Techical Documentation.
• Employment Model: In Office
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India