Aerospace Quality Technical Writer & NCR Specialist

Saab, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off including holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and manage NCRs, FAIs, and MRBs while ensuring quality documentation across shifts.

Ideal candidates have an AS degree in Quality or related STEM or 3 years of manufacturing quality experience, plus strong written and verbal communication skills. This role may require extended hours and adherence to Saab values.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline OR 3 years’ related experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• 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/repeat quality issues and establish corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop best practices for technical writing and maintain/update them as needed.
• Prepare NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.

Skills

Technical Writing

Manufacturing Quality

Electro-mechanical knowledge

Document revision

Collaboration

Self-driven

Extended hours

Education

AS Degree in Quality or related STEM

3 years’ manufacturing quality experience

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949

GD&T

Job description

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and manage NCRs, FAIs, and MRBs while ensuring quality documentation across shifts.

Ideal candidates have an AS degree in Quality or related STEM or 3 years of manufacturing quality experience, plus strong written and verbal communication skills. This role may require extended hours and adherence to Saab values.