Manufacturing Technical Writer (6 month contract)

Quest Global

Wilson (NC)

On-site

USD 68,884,000 - 82,380,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Writer for a 6-month contract in Wilson, NC. You will develop and maintain technical documentation to support production, collaborating with SMEs to ensure accuracy and alignment with Change Control processes.

The role requires a Diploma or Associate degree with 4+ years in manufacturing writing, plus proficiency in MS Office and SAP. Prior aerospace/defense exposure and Lean Six Sigma familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or AA/AS with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
  • Aerospace or defense industry manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles preferred.
  • Experience with manufacturing drawings, technical specifications, SAP and basic production flow.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain technical process documentation to provide production personnel with the ability to build high quality products efficiently and effectively including 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.
  • Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.

Skills

Technical writing
Communication
Lean Six Sigma
Manufacturing drawings

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

MS Office Suite
SAP
Photo editing software

Job description

Job Requirements

POSITION: Manufacturing Technical Writer (6 month contract)


Who We Are

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.


We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills


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.


What You Will Bring


  • HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

  • Aerospace or defense industry manufacturing experience (Preferred)

  • Experience with digital photo editing. (Preferred)

  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles. (Preferred)

  • Experience with manufacturing drawings, technical specifications, SAP and basic production flow.


Pay Range: $24.04-$28.75 p/h


Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.


Benefits


  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Referral program

  • Vision insurance


Work Requirements

This role is considered a "Temporary" (6 months) on-site position located in Wilson, NC .



  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

  • Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

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