Parts Catalog Technical Writer for Locomotive Systems

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 57,538 - 106,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a skilled professional to develop and maintain a comprehensive Parts Catalog. This role emphasizes reducing data mining, leveraging CAD data, and improving accuracy and cycle time.

You will coordinate writing, artwork, and production processes, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality documentation aligned with locomotive systems knowledge and technical writing expertise.

Qualifications

• Product knowledge of locomotive systems including electrical, piping, engine, support systems, rebuild programs, Service Parts engineering and BOM utilization.
• High knowledge of EDL process, Parts Catalog utilization, Teamcenter, Master Model concept, MCR and DCR process, Schematic reading.
• Oral and high level of technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits content of Parts Catalog.
• Leverage data stored in Teamcenter/NX 3D models.
• Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
• Directs photography, retouching and necessary technical artwork production.
• Determines cost-effective means of reproduction.
• Schedules writing, artwork, printing to meet delivery deadlines.
• Frequent contact with others outside the work group.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format and content.

Skills

Parts Catalog

Technical writing

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Technical training

Tools

Teamcenter

NX 3D models

Master Model concept

Job description

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, is seeking a skilled professional to develop and maintain a comprehensive Parts Catalog. This role emphasizes reducing data mining, leveraging CAD data, and improving accuracy and cycle time.

You will coordinate writing, artwork, and production processes, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality documentation aligned with locomotive systems knowledge and technical writing expertise.