Senior CAD & Technical Communications Writer

Quest Global

Carrollton (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Technical Documentation Engineer to create manuals, specifications and process documentation in line with ASME and customer standards. You will gather information from SMEs, organize content, and produce clear, actionable documentation.

You'll maintain and improve technical communications processes, work with CAD outputs from SolidWorks and 2D drawings, and edit materials for clarity and consistency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5–10 years of experience in technical documentation or engineering communications.
Excellent grammar and punctuation with strong attention to detail.
Self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple SMEs.
Proficient with FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Windchill CMS, Arbortext Editor or equivalent XML authoring tools.

Responsibilities

Create product manuals, instruction manuals and other supporting documents to communicate technical information.
Gather information from SMEs and develop, organize and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
Create parametric 3D models and 2D drawings per customer and ASME standards using SolidWorks.
Apply GD&T knowledge and perform tolerance stack‑up analysis.
Proofread and reauthor functional specifications and other engineering‑authored technical documents.
Present complex information in Simplified Technical English and Plain English.
Edit and peer review documents to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Support development of technical communications processes, tools, and best practices.
Develop and maintain professional competencies in technical communications and relevant domains.

Skills

Excellent grammar and punctuation

Self-starter

Independent worker

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

RoboHelp

Windchill Content Management System

Arbortext Editor (XML authoring)

XML authoring

Content Management Systems

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Visio

Photoshop

Job description

Job Requirements

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

Create product manuals/ instruction manuals/ How- To guides and other supporting documents to communicate technical information.
Gather information from SME’s and develop, organize and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
Creating parametric 3D Models, Assembly and 2D drawings as per Customer and ASME standards using SolidWorks
Knowledge of GD&T and Tolerance stack-up analysis
Proofread and reauthor functional specifications and other engineering-authored technical documents to simplify overall functionality and product intricacies.
Present complex information to the target audience in a controlled language such as Simplified Technical English (STE) and Plain English.
Serve the role of an editor / proofreader by participating in peer reviews.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of technical communications business processes, competencies, tools, standards, and best practices (style guides, templates etc.)
Develop, maintain, and improve personal professional competencies, specialized knowledge, and skills in technical communications and relevant technical domains.

What You Will Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience: 5-10 years of experience
Excellent grammar and punctuation skills with attention to detail
Key interpersonal skills including a self-starter and ability to work independently
Evaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvement
Tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Advanced user of Content Management Systems (Windchill), XML authoring (Arbortext Editor) or equivalent
CAD Tools : SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc
Illustration and graphic designing tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Visio & Photoshop

Pay range: $65K- $75K

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

Full-time (Regular)