Aerospace Technical Writer | Quality & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Resources

Employee Stock Purchase

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team in West Lafayette, IN. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors across shifts and reporting metrics to leadership.

Responsibilities include producing NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and ensuring compliance with customer/industry standards. You will develop best practices and contribute to high-quality products on schedule.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM, or 3 years in manufacturing quality.
• Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation is required.
• Ability to interpret and revise relevant written documentation for consistency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local SME for technical writing and provide guidance/training for 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.
• Generate NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Be primary contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments.
• Contribute to Saab's people-first culture and values.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality systems

Electro-mechanical assembly

Documentation revision

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Self-driven

Extended hours

Education

AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM

BS degree preferred

Tools

GD&T

ISO 9001/AS9100/IATF16949

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team in West Lafayette, IN. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors across shifts and reporting metrics to leadership.

Responsibilities include producing NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and ensuring compliance with customer/industry standards. You will develop best practices and contribute to high-quality products on schedule.