Technical Writer (m/f/d) - Quantum Frontline Industries

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) in Germany seeks a Technical Writer (m/f/d) to create and maintain documentation across the product lifecycle, enabling efficient manufacturing, testing, QA and regulatory compliance.

You will work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to transform complex technical information into clear, structured documentation, ensuring alignment with EN9100/ISO 9001 and supporting audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education, engineering degree, or a comparable qualification.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with aerospace, aviation, UAV, electronics, defence, automotive, or mechanical engineering industries is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Knowledge of EN9100 / ISO 9001 or similar quality frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to documentation.
• Strong technical comprehension with ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills across multiple departments.
• Professional written and verbal communication in English or German.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and continuously improve technical documentation, user manuals, work instructions, inspection procedures, assembly guides, and other controlled documents.
• Support engineering and production by transforming technical information into clear, structured documentation.
• Manage document changes within the change management process, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Oversee the complete document lifecycle, including creation, review, approval, version control, distribution, and archiving.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable industry regulations and certification frameworks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Flight Test, and other departments to collect and verify technical information.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of documentation processes and templates.
• Maintain documentation consistency across products, manufacturing processes, and quality records.
• Contribute to audit readiness by keeping documentation accurate, up to date, and readily available.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Structured documentation

English/German communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document Management Systems

PLM systems

EN9100 / ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) is a newly established German-Ukrainian defence joint venture between Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics, created under the Build with Ukraine initiative. For the first time, Ukrainian drones will be manufactured on an industrial scale in Europe, combining Ukrainian battlefield-proven technology with German industrial automation to create a new model of cross-border defence co-production: the German Model.

As Technical Writer (m/f/d), you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products, processes, and production activities are supported by accurate, clear, and compliant technical documentation. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining documentation throughout the entire product lifecycle, enabling efficient manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, and operational excellence.

Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams, you will transform complex technical information into structured documentation that supports both internal operations and regulatory compliance.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Create, maintain, and continuously improve technical documentation, user manuals, work instructions, inspection procedures, assembly guides, and other controlled documents.

• Support engineering and production teams by transforming technical information into clear, structured, and user-friendly documentation.

• Manage document changes within the company's change management process, ensuring traceability and compliance.

• Oversee the complete document lifecycle, including document creation, review, approval, version control, distribution, and archiving.

• Ensure compliance with internal documentation standards as well as applicable industry regulations, quality requirements, and certification frameworks.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Flight Test, and other departments to collect, verify, and maintain technical information.

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of documentation processes, templates, and document management systems.

• Maintain documentation consistency across products, manufacturing processes, and quality records.

• Contribute to audit readiness by ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date, and readily available when required.

What you bring to the team:

• Completed technical education, engineering degree, or a comparable qualification.

• Previous experience creating, maintaining, and controlling technical documentation in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Experience within aerospace, aviation, UAV, electronics, defence, automotive, or mechanical engineering industries is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation.

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.

• Familiarity with change management processes, PLM systems, and documentation standards such as EN9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management frameworks is an advantage.

• Excellent attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to documentation.

• Strong technical comprehension with the ability to simplify complex information for different target audiences.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills in English or German.