Aerospace Quality Technical Writer

Saab; Darlington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to serve as local SME for technical documentation in support of aerospace quality processes. You will train inspectors across shifts, report on writing performance, and drive corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

Responsibilities include generating NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, MRB dispositions, and maintaining best practices for documentation while ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline OR 3 years’ related experience in a manufacturing quality role required.
• Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation is required
• Ability to interpret and revise relevant written documentation / work instructions for consistency and efficient repetition is critical.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local SME for technical writing and provide guidance/training for inspectors across multiple shifts.
• Report on writing performance and turnaround time to leadership
• Identify common/repeated quality issues and establish corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Develop best practices for technical writing throughout the organization; maintain and update best practices as needed
• Responsible for technical writing assignments involving generation of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection Plans/Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and Material Review Board dispositions (MRBs)
• Develop strong working knowledge of the quality requirements as defined by customer/industry standards
• Facilitate and develop effective controls/solutions to provide high-quality products to customers within schedule
• Act as primary point of contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

Skills

Technical writing

Quality systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-driven

Extended hours

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM

BS degree preferred

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to serve as local SME for technical documentation in support of aerospace quality processes. You will train inspectors across shifts, report on writing performance, and drive corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

Responsibilities include generating NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, MRB dispositions, and maintaining best practices for documentation while ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 standards.