Aerospace Technical Writer & Quality Assurance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Generous PTO + 8 holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette invites a Technical Writer to join our team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. You will lead technical writing, ensure NCR/FAI quality, and mentor inspectors across shifts.

You’ll develop best practices, manage control plans, and drive corrective actions. The role requires strong written/verbal skills, ISO/AS standards knowledge, and a collaborative, self-driven approach to deliver high-quality results.

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 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.
• 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 recurrence.
• 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 MRB dispositions.
• 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, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing

Technical writing

Electro-mechanical assembly knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative problem solving

Education

BS degree in related STEM discipline

Tools

GD&T

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949 QM systems

Job description

Saab West Lafayette invites a Technical Writer to join our team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. You will lead technical writing, ensure NCR/FAI quality, and mentor inspectors across shifts.

You’ll develop best practices, manage control plans, and drive corrective actions. The role requires strong written/verbal skills, ISO/AS standards knowledge, and a collaborative, self-driven approach to deliver high-quality results.