Technical Writer

Bathing Brands; Wheeling (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid company holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

Bathing Brands is seeking a Technical Writer to lead installation manuals and product documentation for our bathing products. Based in Wheeling, IL, this hybrid role collaborates with Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to support launches and ongoing documentation updates.

You will gather information from SMEs, maintain version history, and ensure consistency across manuals and print materials while improving user experience for customers and partners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in manufacturing, consumer products, or a related field.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, concise documentation.
• Strong written communication and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Installation & Operating Manuals (IOMs) for new and existing products.
• Develop and update technical print materials associated with product launches.
• Gather, organize, and verify technical information from internal SMEs, including product dimensions and specifications, features, inclusions, and usage details, installation requirements and safety information.
• Support documentation timelines in alignment with product launches.
• Review documentation for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Maintain version control and revision history for technical documents.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Editing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Salary Range: $71,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Bathing Brands is a well-established, growing organization in the sauna, steam, and experiential bathing space. We don’t just build products-we make them easy to understand, install, and enjoy, and that starts with clear, well-crafted documentation.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Technical Writer to take the lead on the written content behind our products throughout their lifecycle.

Position Summary

This role follows a hybrid schedule based out of our Wheeling, IL office and is not a fully remote position.

The Technical Writer creates, maintains, and improves clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation for Bathing Brands products. This role supports product launches by developing installation manuals (IOMs) and related print materials using information gathered from cross-functional partners.

This role will serve as the primary technical writing resource on the team, working closely with internal partners rather than operating as a separate documentation function.

The position works closely with Product Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations to help ensure documentation is complete, consistent, and aligned with product launch timelines.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands‑on documentation work and is continuing to build their technical writing experience

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Installation & Operating Manuals (IOMs) for new and existing products
• Develop and update technical print materials associated with product launches
• Gather, organize, and verify technical information from internal subject matter experts (SMEs), including:
  • Product dimensions and specifications
  • Features, inclusions, and usage details
  • Installation requirements and safety information
• Support documentation timelines in alignment with product launches
• Review documentation for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Maintain version control and revision history for technical documents
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design, Marketing, Web Content, and Operations teams
• Edit and proofread technical content as needed
• Assist with updates to existing documentation as products evolve

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in manufacturing, consumer products, or a related field
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, concise documentation
• Strong written communication and editing skills with attention to detail
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts
• Comfortable managing multiple documents and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing installation manuals, operating instructions, or product documentation
• Familiarity with product launch or new product introduction (NPI) processes
• Experience in home improvement, plumbing, bath, or consumer durable goods industries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and document formatting standards
• Basic understanding of diagrams, technical drawings, or product schematics

Bathing Brands offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our teammates’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, with voluntary disability and supplemental coverage options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Employee referral program
• Full benefit eligibility and details are shared during the offer process

About Bathing Brands

We’re not just building bathing products-we’re building intentional experiences. The pace is high and the standards are real, so we aren’t for everyone—but for those energized by building something meaningful, raising the bar with driven teammates, and doing work that truly impacts people’s health and wellbeing, Bathing Brands offers the chance to be part of something special. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!