Aircraft Quality & Technical Writing Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance for員

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Technical Writer at its West Lafayette, IN facility to serve as a local SME, develop and maintain technical documentation, and ensure quality across inspections and processes for aerospace assembly. The role emphasizes training inspectors, coordinating NCRs/FAIs/MRBs, and improving writing practices to support on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has an AS in quality or technical writing (or 3 years in manufacturing quality), strong communication skills, and the ability to

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
• 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 control

Inspection requirements

Communication skills

Education

AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline

BS degree in related STEM discipline (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Saab is seeking a Technical Writer at its West Lafayette, IN facility to serve as a local SME, develop and maintain technical documentation, and ensure quality across inspections and processes for aerospace assembly. The role emphasizes training inspectors, coordinating NCRs/FAIs/MRBs, and improving writing practices to support on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has an AS in quality or technical writing (or 3 years in manufacturing quality), strong communication skills, and the ability to