Manufacturing Documentation Specialist

Ichor Systems, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Writer in Portland, OR to develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation for assembly, machining, and welding processes.

You will translate engineering requirements into effective work instructions and visual aids, collaborating closely with engineers and shop personnel. The role requires CAD/SolidWorks proficiency and strong technical writing skills to ensure accuracy, revision control, and support for digital work instruction

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience developing technical documentation in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing processes including assembly, machining, welding, or fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and other technical documentation.
• Experience using CAD, technical illustration, or visualization tools to create clear manufacturing instructions.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills with the ability to translate complex engineering and manufacturing information into clear, concise instructions for production personnel.
• Ability to work directly with engineers, technicians, machinists, welders, assemblers, and quality personnel to observe processes and validate documentation.
• Understanding of document revision control and engineering change processes.
• Ability to independently manage documentation from observation through review and final release.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, assembly instructions, standard work, visual aids, and technical procedures for complex production processes.
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications, process requirements, and technical information into clear instructions used by production personnel.
• Create detailed instructions for mechanical assembly, machining, weldments, inspection, and other manufacturing operations.
• Work directly with engineers, technicians, machinists, welders, and assemblers to observe processes and capture critical details.
• Use CAD models, drawings, screenshots, exploded views, and technical illustrations to create effective visual work instructions.
• Create or modify CAD models and assemblies to support documentation and visual communication.
• Ensure work instructions identify tolerances, tooling, torque requirements, and safety features.
• Review existing documentation and identify opportunities to improve clarity, usability, standardization, and technical accuracy.
• Support documentation templates and visual standards across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain documentation through engineering changes and product revisions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to reflect approved requirements.
• Verify work instructions on the production floor and incorporate feedback from personnel performing the work.
• Support paperless manufacturing and digital work instruction initiatives.
• Organize technical content to improve document control, accessibility, revision management, and ease of use.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying documentation-related causes of errors and variability.
• Participate in new product introductions and manufacturing process launches to ensure documentation is complete and ready for release.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Process observation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technical Communication

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Writer in Portland, OR to develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation for assembly, machining, and welding processes.

You will translate engineering requirements into effective work instructions and visual aids, collaborating closely with engineers and shop personnel. The role requires CAD/SolidWorks proficiency and strong technical writing skills to ensure accuracy, revision control, and support for digital work instruction