Aerospace Quality Technical Writer – NCRs & Inspections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Technical Writer in West Lafayette, IN to serve as the local SME for technical writing and guide inspectors across shifts. You will drive documentation quality, NCR handling, FAIs, and MRB dispositions while aligning with customer and industry standards.

Ideal candidates have an AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or 3 years in a related quality role, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work extended hours when needed.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline, or 3 years of related quality experience.
• Technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operations required.
• Ability to interpret and revise written documentation and work instructions for consistency and efficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local SME for technical writing and train inspectors across shifts.
• Report on writing performance and turnaround time to leadership.
• Identify common quality issues and establish corrective actions.
• Develop best practices for technical writing and maintain them across the org.
• Responsible for NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Understand customer/industry quality requirements and align documentation accordingly.
• Act as primary contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments.
• Support Saab values and contribute to a people-first culture.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality mindset

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing

Tools

ISO 9001 / AS9100

IATF 16949

GD&T

Job description

Saab is seeking a Technical Writer in West Lafayette, IN to serve as the local SME for technical writing and guide inspectors across shifts. You will drive documentation quality, NCR handling, FAIs, and MRB dispositions while aligning with customer and industry standards.

Ideal candidates have an AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or 3 years in a related quality role, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work extended hours when needed.