Manufacturing Technical Writer

RTX (Raytheon); Stoneybrook (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 2nd

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technical Writer to create and maintain documentation for manufacturing processes, work instructions, and preventive maintenance. You will collaborate with industrial and manufacturing engineers, operators and QA teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional communication, adherence to change control, and continuous improvement in documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Requires an AA/AS degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical process documentation to enable production of high-quality products.
• Collaborate with engineers, shop floor leads, and quality teams to ensure accuracy.
• Support change control processes and standardize documentation practices.
• Provide technical support to engineers on various tasks.

Job description

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technical Writer to develop and maintain the documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, work instructions, guidance documents, and operator preventive maintenance documentation. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who collaborates cross functionally with assembly operators, shop floor leads, production supervisors, industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, design engineers and quality assurance teams.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to deliver operational excellence, we ... join our team at Collins Aerospace in Wilson, NC - a global leader dedicated to saving lives through the design and manufacturing of fire protection systems for commercial and military aircraft and ground vehicles.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain technical process documentation in a manner that provides production personnel with the ability to build high-quality products efficiently and effectively including but not limited to procedures, work instructions, guidance documents and operator preventive maintenance documentation.
• Support adherence to site Change Control Board process.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate technical accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to standardize documentation practices.
• Maintain consistency in format, terminology, and document structure.
• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Aerospace or defense industry manufacturing experience
• Experience with digital photo editing.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with manufacturing drawings, technical specifications, SAP, Solumina, and basic production flow.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficie