Technical Writer, Aviation Quality & Compliance

Saab Aeronautics Indiana LLC

West Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 81,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase program

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab Aeronautics Indiana LLC in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to act as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, and report on writing performance. The role emphasizes strong communication and adherence to quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

Applicants should have an AS degree in Quality/Technical Writing or 3 years’ related experience, plus knowledge of ISO/AS standards.

Qualifications

AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline OR 3 years’ related experience in a manufacturing quality role required.
Previous technical writing experience in manufacturing or quality operation is required.
Ability to articulate technical product/process requirements associated with electro‑mechanical assembly.

Responsibilities

Serve as the local SME for technical writing and provide guidance/training for inspectors across multiple shifts.
Report on writing performance and turnaround time to leadership.
Identify common/repeated quality issues and establish corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
Develop best practices for technical writing and update them as needed.
Generate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.