Aerospace Technical Writer & Quality Systems SME

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

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the U.S. Air Force T-7A Redhawk program. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and drive writing quality and training across shifts.

The role emphasizes creating NCRs, inspection and control plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions while ensuring compliance with customer/industry standards. Domestic security requirements apply.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM, or 3 years’ quality experience required.
• Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation required.
• Ability to articulate technical product/process requirements for electro-mechanical assembly.
• Interpret and revise written documentation / work instructions for consistency and efficiency.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Self-driven and able to 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 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

Technical writing

Quality systems

Electro-mechanical

Communication skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Self-driven

Education

AS Degree in Quality / Technical Writing

BS degree in STEM

Tools

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Saab West Lafayette in West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the U.S. Air Force T-7A Redhawk program. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and drive writing quality and training across shifts.

The role emphasizes creating NCRs, inspection and control plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions while ensuring compliance with customer/industry standards. Domestic security requirements apply.