Aerospace Quality Technical Writer — NCRs & FAIs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Stock purchase

Job summary

Saab AB in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the USAF. You will serve as local SME for technical writing, generate NCRs, inspection plans, FAIs, MRBs and ensure quality requirements are met.

The role requires an AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM, or 3 years’ relevant manufacturing quality experience, with strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and willingness to

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.
• Interpret and revise written documentation / work instructions for consistency and efficient repetition.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Self-driven and able to deliver high-quality results across a global team.
• Willingness 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 NCRs, Inspection Plans/ Control Plans, FAIs, and 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: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

Skills

Technical writing

Quality awareness

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing/related STEM

BS degree in related STEM

Job description

Saab AB in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the USAF. You will serve as local SME for technical writing, generate NCRs, inspection plans, FAIs, MRBs and ensure quality requirements are met.

The role requires an AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM, or 3 years’ relevant manufacturing quality experience, with strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and willingness to