Technical Writer

Butler Aerospace & Defense; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. seeks a Contract Technical Writer in West Lafayette, IN to support the Quality organization. You will generate NCRs, inspection and control plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions while aligning with ISO and customer quality requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, mutual collaboration, and timely issue resolution. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in a STEM field or 5 years’ aerospace quality experience, with strong written communication and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a STEM discipline or 5 years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing quality.
• Hands-on experience with ISO9001/AS9100 or IATF16949 quality systems is a plus.
• Experience reading/revising technical documents and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Generate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Develop knowledge of customer/industry quality requirements.
• Assist in developing controls/solutions to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
• Support non-conformance investigations and material assessments.
• Contribute to a people-first culture aligned with company values.

Skills

Aerospace quality

Technical writing

Quality systems

GD&T knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate degree in STEM

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

As Quality Tech Writer in West Lafayette, IN, you have the opportunity to join a team that will manufacture the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. When at full capacity by 2027, Client will employ over 250 employees in the West Lafayette facility in management, administration, and manufacturing.

As our company continues to expand their new operation in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Contract Technical Writer in the Quality department who provides support to internal customers related to product non-conformance identification, investigation, and disposition.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for technical writing assignments involving generation of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection Plans/ Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and Material Review Board dispositions (MRBs)
• Develop strong working knowledge of the quality requirements as defined by customer/industry standards
• Assist in developing effective controls/solutions to provide high quality products to customers within schedule
• Assists in non-conformance investigations and material assessments
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Client values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

Skills & Experience

• Associate degree in a STEM discipline OR 5 years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing quality role required.
• Previous technical writing experience in a manufacturing or quality operation is preferred
• Hands-on experience with ISO9001/AS9100 or IATF16949 Quality Management Systems, testing and inspection methodologies is a plus; specific experience with air structure assembly is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) is desired
• Ability to work with and articulate technical product/process requirements associated with electro-mechanical assembly
• Ability to interpret and revise relevant written documentation / work instructions for consistency and efficient repetition is critical.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to be self-driven and deliver high quality results across a global team
• Ability to work extended hours when needed.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department a