Manufacturing Technical Writer – Documentation & Compliance

Trust Automation, Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Automation, Inc. in California seeks a Technical Writer to develop and maintain clear technical documentation for production, internal teams, and customers. You will own templates, standards, and the documentation lifecycle.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service to gather information, ensure accuracy, and produce standardized content that complies with ISO9001 or AS9100 where applicable. Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, and Dozuki is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, redlines, and manufacturing specifications into clear, structured documentation.
• Develop and organize documentation and writing standards.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to formatting consistency and detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple document queues, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and document control software.
• Familiarity with Dozuki, SolidWorks PDM, or similar QMS/DMS environments.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 or AS9100, or other regulated quality standards preferred.
• This role may require driving for company purposes and a valid California driver’s license.
• Identity verification may be required to access secure client or government portals.

Responsibilities

• Execute ECO updates into finalized production documents (e.g., work instructions, labels, diagrams, customer-facing guides, and pack-out lists).
• Execute updates into finalized quality management system documents including procedures, forms, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer service to gather information and understand documentation requirements.
• Partner with program managers regarding program-, product-, and contract-specific requirements and flowdowns.
• Produce accurate, standardized documentation using drawings, technical data packages, specifications, and observations.
• Observe manufacturing processes and document steps with photos, video, diagrams, and written instructions.
• Create and maintain formatting guides, writing standards, and document templates.
• Ensure formatting consistency across document libraries and platforms; train teams on standards.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Proofreading

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Document control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Document control software

Dozuki

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Trust Automation, Inc. in California seeks a Technical Writer to develop and maintain clear technical documentation for production, internal teams, and customers. You will own templates, standards, and the documentation lifecycle.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and service to gather information, ensure accuracy, and produce standardized content that complies with ISO9001 or AS9100 where applicable. Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, and Dozuki is desired.