Aerospace Technical Writer – Quality & Inspection Plans

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan支援

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our manufacturing quality team. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, develop best practices, and produce NCRs, FAI documentation, and MRB dispositions across shifts.

You will report on writing performance, improve control procedures, and ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 quality requirements while collaborating with a global team. Strong communication and self-drive are essential.

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 work with and articulate technical product/process requirements associated with electro-mechanical assembly
• 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
• Ability 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 reoccurrence
• 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 Material Review Board dispositions (MRBs)
• 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 has primary point of contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments

Skills

Technical Writing

Quality Assurance

Documentation Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Verbal Communication

Problem Solving

Self-Driven

Extended Hours

Education

AS Degree or 3 yrs related quality experience

BS degree preferred

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our manufacturing quality team. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, develop best practices, and produce NCRs, FAI documentation, and MRB dispositions across shifts.

You will report on writing performance, improve control procedures, and ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 quality requirements while collaborating with a global team. Strong communication and self-drive are essential.