Aerospace Technical Writer & Quality Lead

Saab; Donovan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Generous paid time off including 8 set

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan -;

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team, supporting the U.S. Air Force program. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and manage NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions to ensure regulatory compliance and quality.

This role requires strong written communication and collaboration across shifts. Ideal candidates have an AS in Quality/Technical Writing or 3+ years in manufacturing quality, with experience interpreting valid documentation and a

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline OR 3 years’ related experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• 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.

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 NCRs, Inspection Plans/ Control Plans, 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

Technical writing

Quality assurance

Communication

Self-driven

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM

BS degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949 QM Systems

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team, supporting the U.S. Air Force program. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and manage NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions to ensure regulatory compliance and quality.

This role requires strong written communication and collaboration across shifts. Ideal candidates have an AS in Quality/Technical Writing or 3+ years in manufacturing quality, with experience interpreting valid documentation and a