Technical Writer

NDI Engineering Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NDI Engineering Company in Lakehurst, NJ, seeks a Technical Writer to join our team, supporting DoD QPLs and the QPD. You will craft clear documentation, coordinate with subject matter experts, and help keep qualification data accurate and up to date.

This role emphasizes meticulous writing, strong communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and effective in a team environment.
• Dependable, eager to learn, and proactive.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Solid work ethic and responsibility in task management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, and online data systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining NAVAIR’s Qualified Products Lists (QPLs) within the DoD QPD, coordinating with SME to update QPLs for qualified manufacturers, focusing on critical ALRE QPLs.
• Serving as the primary liaison between NAVAIR and the QPD developer to identify, track, and resolve system issues affecting QPL entry and maintenance.
• Investigating and responding to inquiries from manufacturers and the Defense Logistics Agency regarding product qualification, procurement challenges, or discrepancies in QPD listings.
• Monitoring recertification timelines across all NAVAIR QPLs and providing monthly status and delinquency reports to standardization engineers.
• Tracking all QPL-related actions to ensure full visibility into updates, responsible personnel, and manufacturer recertification history.
• Assisting standardization engineers in communicating with QPL manufacturers approaching recertification deadlines.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

SharePoint

Online data systems

Job description

NDI Engineering is looking for a Technical Writer to join our team at Lakehurst, assisting in:

• Maintaining NAVAIR’s Qualified Products Lists (QPLs) within the Department of Defense Qualified Products Database (QPD). This includes coordinating with NAVAIR subject matter experts to update QPLs with newly qualified manufacturers, with particular focus on critical ALRE QPLs.
• Serving as the primary liaison between NAVAIR and the QPD developer to identify, track, and resolve system issues affecting QPL entry and maintenance.
• Investigating and responding to inquiries from manufacturers and the Defense Logistics Agency regarding product qualification, procurement challenges, or discrepancies in QPD listings.
• Monitoring recertification timelines across all NAVAIR QPLs and providing monthly status and delinquency reports to standardization engineers.
• Tracking all QPL-related actions to ensure full visibility into updates, responsible personnel, and manufacturer recertification history.
• Assisting standardization engineers in communicating with QPL manufacturers approaching recertification deadlines.

Desired Skills:

• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Highly self‑motivated and effective in a team environment
• Dependable, eager to learn, and proactive
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Solid work ethic and responsibility in task management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, and online data systems

Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000

NDI Engineering Company is a privately‑held small business consulting firm. NDI provides engineering and technical services to Government clients chartered with responsibility for the defense of our country. NDI offerings include naval architecture, marine, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and design services. NDI has an ISO 9001:20015 Certified Quality System and was a prior recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration Region II, Prime Contractor of the Year Award. NDI's corporate office is located in Thorofare, NJ with additional offices at the Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

NDI Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.