Aerospace Quality Technical Writer: NCRs, FAIs & MRBs

Saab; Romney (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

Disability coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk for the United States Air Force. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors and leading documentation initiatives across shifts.

You will develop NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and inspection plans, while ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 or IATF16949 standards. The role demands clear communication and collaboration within a global team, and offers a

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 articulate technical product/process requirements for 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 as defined by customer/industry standards
• Facilitate and develop effective controls/solutions to provide high-quality products to customers within schedule
• Act has 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative problem solving

Self-driven

Extended hours willingness

Education

AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM

BS degree in related STEM (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk for the United States Air Force. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors and leading documentation initiatives across shifts.

You will develop NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and inspection plans, while ensuring compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 or IATF16949 standards. The role demands clear communication and collaboration within a global team, and offers a