Aerospace Quality Technical Writer & SME

Saab; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance for

Generous paid time off including 8 HOL

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the T-7A Redhawk program for the U.S. Air Force.

The role involves serving as a local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors, and ensuring quality through NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and control plans. The candidate should have an AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM (BS preferred) and prior manufacturing quality writing experience, with strong written and verbal communication, ability to handle

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline or 3 years’ related manufacturing quality experience.
• Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation is required.
• Ability to articulate technical product/process requirements for electro‑mechanical assembly.
• Interpret and revise written documentation/work instructions for consistency and efficiency.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
• Self‑driven and able to deliver high‑quality results across a global team.
• Ability to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 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 quality issues and establish corrective actions.
• Develop best practices for technical writing and update them as needed.
• Prepare NCRs, Inspection/Control Plans, FAIs, MRB dispositions.
• Understand and apply customer/industry quality requirements.
• Provide high-quality products to customers within schedule.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality systems

Electro-mechanical

Communication

Cross-functional

Document control

Education

AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM

BS degree in related STEM preferred

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the T-7A Redhawk program for the U.S. Air Force.

The role involves serving as a local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors, and ensuring quality through NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and control plans. The candidate should have an AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM (BS preferred) and prior manufacturing quality writing experience, with strong written and verbal communication, ability to handle