Aerospace Technical Writer - Quality & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette in Indiana seeks a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the T-7A Redhawk program. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and produce Nonconformance Reports, Inspection Plans, FAIs, and MRBs while aligning with ISO/AS standards.

The role emphasizes strong written communication, cross‑functional collaboration, and ensuring high-quality documentation on a tight schedule. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline or 3 years’ related experience.
• Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation is required.
• Ability to interpret and revise 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.

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 and maintain/update them as needed.
• Produce NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing/related STEM

BS degree in related STEM (preferred)

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100 / IATF16949

Job description

Saab West Lafayette in Indiana seeks a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the T-7A Redhawk program. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and produce Nonconformance Reports, Inspection Plans, FAIs, and MRBs while aligning with ISO/AS standards.

The role emphasizes strong written communication, cross‑functional collaboration, and ensuring high-quality documentation on a tight schedule. U.S. citizenship required.