Aerospace Technical Writer for Documentation & Compliance

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) in Germany seeks a Technical Writer (m/f/d) to create and maintain documentation across the product lifecycle, enabling efficient manufacturing, testing, QA and regulatory compliance.

You will work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to transform complex technical information into clear, structured documentation, ensuring alignment with EN9100/ISO 9001 and supporting audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education, engineering degree, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with aerospace, aviation, UAV, electronics, defence, automotive, or mechanical engineering industries is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Knowledge of EN9100 / ISO 9001 or similar quality frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to documentation.
• Strong technical comprehension with ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills across multiple departments.
• Professional written and verbal communication in English or German.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and continuously improve technical documentation, user manuals, work instructions, inspection procedures, assembly guides, and other controlled documents.
• Support engineering and production by transforming technical information into clear, structured documentation.
• Manage document changes within the change management process, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Oversee the complete document lifecycle, including creation, review, approval, version control, distribution, and archiving.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable industry regulations and certification frameworks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Flight Test, and other departments to collect and verify technical information.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of documentation processes and templates.
• Maintain documentation consistency across products, manufacturing processes, and quality records.
• Contribute to audit readiness by keeping documentation accurate, up to date, and readily available.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Structured documentation

English/German communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document Management Systems

PLM systems

EN9100 / ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) in Germany seeks a Technical Writer (m/f/d) to create and maintain documentation across the product lifecycle, enabling efficient manufacturing, testing, QA and regulatory compliance.

You will work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to transform complex technical information into clear, structured documentation, ensuring alignment with EN9100/ISO 9001 and supporting audit readiness.