Aerospace Quality Technical Writer & NCR Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid holidays

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk for the US Air Force. The role serves as the local SME for technical writing across shifts and ensures high-quality documentation.

You will develop best practices, manage NCRs, inspection plans, FAIs and MRBs, and collaborate across global teams to meet schedule and customer requirements. A background in manufacturing quality and strong communication are essential.

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 work with and articulate technical product/process requirements associated with electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret and revise relevant written documentation / work instructions for consistency and efficient repetition is critical.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to be self-driven and 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 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 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

Manufacturing

ISO9001/AS9100

GD&T

Communication

Team Collaboration

Extended Hours

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk for the US Air Force. The role serves as the local SME for technical writing across shifts and ensures high-quality documentation.

You will develop best practices, manage NCRs, inspection plans, FAIs and MRBs, and collaborate across global teams to meet schedule and customer requirements. A background in manufacturing quality and strong communication are essential.