Staffing - Technical Writer II

Elevait Solutions; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevait Solutions is seeking a skilled technical writer to craft and refine work instructions, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and job aids for our manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineers, operators, and SMEs to gather precise information and translate it into clear, user-friendly documentation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in English or a related field (or significant technical writing experience), 3+ years of experience, and familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with significant technical writing experience.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 documentation requirements.
• Ability to document technical manufacturing processes clearly.
• Strong written communication for translating complex information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve work instructions, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and job aids.
• Partner with subject matter experts, engineers, and operations staff for accurate information.
• Research and analyze technical information from multiple sources for comprehensive docs.
• Review and edit documentation for clarity, consistency, and style adherence.
• Plan, schedule, and track documentation projects to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Translate complex processes into clear, user-ready documentation.

Skills

Technical documentation development

Quality management system docs

Technical editing & proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/communication/technical writing/engineering/science

Tools

PTC Windchill

Job description

This is a large, publicly traded materials science company, tens of thousands of employees worldwide, well over 15 billion dollars in annual revenue, with a 170 plus year history of inventing new glass, ceramic, and optical technologies. Operates across five major segments spanning optical communications, specialty materials, display technologies, environmental technologies, and life sciences. The company's work shows up in products most people use every day, from consumer electronics to automotive to medical devices. This role sits within one of their U.S. manufacturing or engineering operations.

Top 3 Skills

• Technical documentation development (work instructions, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, job aids)
• Quality management system documentation standards (ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Technical editing and proofreading for clarity and accuracy

What You'll Do

• Develop and improve work instructions, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and job aids
• Partner with subject matter experts, engineers, and operations staff to gather accurate technical information
• Research and analyze technical information from multiple sources to build comprehensive documentation
• Review and edit documentation for clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines
• Plan, schedule, and track documentation projects to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Translate complex technical processes into clear, user ready documentation

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in English, communication, technical writing, engineering, or a science field, or an associate's degree/HS diploma with significant technical writing experience
• 3 or more years of technical writing experience
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 documentation requirements
• Ability to understand and clearly document technical manufacturing processes
• Strong written communication skills for translating complex technical information into clear documentation

Preferred / Bonus

• Technical writing experience in a manufacturing environment
• PTC Windchill system experience
• Optics knowledge

About Elevait

Elevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.