Technical Writer

Times Microwave Systems; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems is seeking a Technical Writer to support Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing with creating, reviewing, releasing, and maintaining technical and manufacturing documentation. You will ensure configuration control and assist in Oracle data entry for item masters, routings, and BOMs to support timely MRP releases.

You will coordinate with Sales and Applications Engineering to review customer drawings, and work with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a technical discipline; experience may substitute.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• 3+ years experience in manufacturing or similar field.
• Familiar with 3D CAD, data vaulting, ERP/MRP systems; AS9100 experience a plus.
• Experience interpreting work instructions and reading blueprints/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Principal role in preparation and peer review of Manufacturing Instructions and technical specifications.
• Configuration management across multiple document control processes.
• Oracle administration, item masters, routings, and BOM updates for MRP support.
• Coordinate with Sales and Applications Engineering on drawings and material requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize production processes.
• Disseminate information to keep internal customers informed on work in progress.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

3+ years experience

Manufacturing knowledge

AS9100 familiarity

Education

Associate degree or higher in technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

3D Modeling software

Data vaulting

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Summary:

The Technical Writer supports the Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing Teams in creating, reviewing, releasing and maintaining technical and manufacturing documentation, supporting Oracle maintenance, ensuring configuration control for required processes as well as supporting through documentation various manufacturing processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Principal role in preparation and peer review of Manufacturing Instructions and technical specifications.
• Configuration management across multiple TMS document control processes.
• Oracle administration, entry and update of item masters, routings, and bills of material applicable for raw materials and production components to ensure timely and accurate MRP support and release of production documentation.
• Coordination with the Sales Team and Applications Engineering Team to review customer drawings and specifications for design concerns/conflicts and material requirements related to Oracle entry.
• Integration with Manufacturing Engineering to support and optimize any/all production processes.
• Disseminate necessary information to keep internal customers informed regarding status/progress of work in process.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher in a technical discipline is preferred. Occupational and/or military experience in leu of education will be considered.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Strong Technical Writing and computer skills including fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Hands on experience with coaxial cable assembly manufacturing is a plus
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to work in a team environment is required.
• Familiarity/experience with 3D solid modeling software & data vaulting is a plus.
• Fundamental knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Familiar with manufacturing and drafting practices is preferred.
• Experience with and/or exposure to AS9100 quality standards is a plus.
• Experience interpreting work instructions to connect test equipment is preferred.
• Prior experience with mechanical and electrical operation of test equipment is preferred.
• Prior experience reading and interpreting specs (blueprints, schematics, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience working with ERP and/or MRP systems is a plus.
• Industry experience 3+ years minimum is preferred.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.