Quality Tech Writer — NCRs, FAIs & Inspections

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Paid time off

401(k) contributions

Tuition assistance

Disability coverage

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our quality-focused manufacturing team responsible for the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the U.S. Air Force.

The role requires technical writing expertise, knowledge of quality systems, and the ability to develop and maintain documentation such as NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions. You will serve as SME for technical writing, train inspectors, and collaborate across shifts to ensure high-quality deliverables while meeting

Qualifications

• AS degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM field or 3 years in manufacturing quality.
• Experience in technical writing in manufacturing or quality operations required.
• Ability to articulate technical product/process requirements for electro-mechanical assembly.
• Interpret and revise written documentation for consistency and repeatability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local SME for technical writing and train inspectors across shifts.
• Report on writing performance and turnaround time to leadership.
• Identify recurrent quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and update best practices for technical writing.
• Prepare NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, MRB dispositions.
• Support quality requirements per customer/industry standards.
• Provide controls/solutions to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
• Act as primary contact in non-conformance investigations.
• Contribute to Saab's people-first culture and core values.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality systems

GD&T knowledge

Verbal communication

Self-driven

Education

AS/AA in Quality or Technical Writing

BS in STEM (preferred)

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join our quality-focused manufacturing team responsible for the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the U.S. Air Force.

The role requires technical writing expertise, knowledge of quality systems, and the ability to develop and maintain documentation such as NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions. You will serve as SME for technical writing, train inspectors, and collaborate across shifts to ensure high-quality deliverables while meeting