Manufacturing Quality Technical Writer: NCRs & FAIs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Technical Writer in West Lafayette, IN to lead technical writing efforts for aerospace manufacturing. You will act as the local SME, train inspectors, and report performance metrics while driving corrective actions for quality issues.

Your role includes developing writing best practices, generating NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and maintaining knowledge of industry standards. Strong communication and collaboration are essential, with some extended hours as needed.

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 articulate technical product/process requirements in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Interpret and revise written documentation/work instructions for consistency and repeatability.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Self-driven with ability to deliver high-quality results across a global team.
• Willingness to work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local SME for technical writing and provide guidance/training for inspectors across 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 updates.
• Prepare NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Develop knowledge of customer/industry quality requirements (ISO/AS9100/IATF16949 as applicable).
• Facilitate controls/solutions to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
• Act as primary contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Overtime readiness

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM

Job description

Saab is seeking a Technical Writer in West Lafayette, IN to lead technical writing efforts for aerospace manufacturing. You will act as the local SME, train inspectors, and report performance metrics while driving corrective actions for quality issues.

Your role includes developing writing best practices, generating NCRs, FAIs, MRBs, and maintaining knowledge of industry standards. Strong communication and collaboration are essential, with some extended hours as needed.