Aerospace Quality Technical Writer & NCR Specialist

Saab; Henning (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN seeks a Technical Writer to join a team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the USAF. You will serve as SME for technical writing, train inspectors, and drive quality documentation across shifts.

Responsibilities include NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and ensuring compliance with customer/industry standards. Collaboration, strong communication, and willingness to extend hours are valued at Saab.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline or 3 years’ related quality experience required.
• Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation required.
• Ability to articulate technical product/process requirements for electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret and revise written documentation/work instructions for consistency and efficiency.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication; collaborative problem solving.
• Self-driven with ability to deliver high-quality results across a global team.
• Ability to work extended hours when needed.

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 recurrence.
• Develop best practices for technical writing and maintain/update as needed.
• Handle NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Develop knowledge of customer/industry quality requirements.
• Facilitate controls/solutions to provide high-quality products on schedule.
• Act as primary contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments.
• Contribute to Saab's people-first culture and values.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality experience

Communication skills

Electro-mechanical assembly knowledge

Education

AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline

BS degree in related STEM discipline (preferred)

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949 QM Systems

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN seeks a Technical Writer to join a team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the USAF. You will serve as SME for technical writing, train inspectors, and drive quality documentation across shifts.

Responsibilities include NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and ensuring compliance with customer/industry standards. Collaboration, strong communication, and willingness to extend hours are valued at Saab.