Manufacturing Quality Technical Writer & NCR Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Resources

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability Insurance

Job summary

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

You’ll produce NCRs, inspection plans, FAIs, MRBs, and related quality documentation while aligning with ISO9001/AS9100 standards and GD&T practices; candidates must communicate clearly and collaborate with a global team.

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 interpret and revise 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.

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 and maintain/update them as needed
• Responsible for NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions

Skills

Technical Writing

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Effective Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing

BS degree in related STEM discipline preferred

Job description

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

You’ll produce NCRs, inspection plans, FAIs, MRBs, and related quality documentation while aligning with ISO9001/AS9100 standards and GD&T practices; candidates must communicate clearly and collaborate with a global team.