Technical Writer

LanceSoft, Inc.; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Londonderry, NH, seeks a Technical Writer and Editor. The role focuses on updating assembly inspection instructions to ensure clarity and effectiveness in alignment with manufacturing standards. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 2-3 years of technical experience and strong writing skills. Familiarity with inspection methodologies and software will be beneficial. This on-site position offers an engaging environment for detail-oriented professionals.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industry experience in a technical role.
• Strong background in technical writing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and MIL-STD-810 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate existing inspection instructions.
• Ensure instructions align with manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Experience with inspection methodologies

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field

Tools

CMM inspection software

Keyence inspection systems

Job description

• Job Location: Londonderry, NH 03053 (On-site)
• Job Schedule: Shift Work (Contract) 1st Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Technical Writer and Editor to join our team responsible for updating existing in-process and final assembly inspection instructions.
• The ideal candidate will ensure the clarity and content of these instructions align with manufacturing process instructions, blueprints, process specifications, and customer contract requirements.
• This role is critical in ensuring thorough and effective inspections for our night vision goggles and laser aiming systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review and evaluate existing in-process and final assembly inspection instructions to ensure they are clear, comprehensible, and accurate.
• Ensure inspection instructions align with current manufacturing process instructions, blueprints, process specifications, and customer requirements.
• Evaluate inspection instructions using data from field failures, in-process non-conformance's, customer feedback, and factory acceptance testing failures.
• Identify necessary updates to inspection instructions to improve clarity and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing technicians, quality assurance, inspectors, quality engineers, and design engineers from electrical, mechanical, and optical functions.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all inspection instructions and revisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field.
• 2-3 years of industry experience in a technical role.
• Strong technical writing skills are essential.
• Experience with inspection methodologies, hand tooling, and visual inspections.
• Ability to work autonomously.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of CMM inspection software or Keyence inspection systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and MIL-STD-810 is preferred.
• Advantageous but not required: Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Technical Writing Certification, or knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience in the field of night vision goggles or precision aiming devices is not required, but a general background in precision manufacturing is preferred.