Technical Writer, Manufacturing Quality & Compliance

Saab; Rankin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette in Indiana seeks a Technical Writer to join a team responsible for the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors on best practices, and drive NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions with a focus on quality and schedule.

The role requires strong communication, a knack for interpreting complex electro-mechanical specs, and experience with quality systems.

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.
• Ability to interpret and revise written documentation/work instructions for consistency and efficient repetition.

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 throughout the organization; maintain and update best practices as needed.
• Responsible for technical writing assignments involving generation of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection Plans/Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and MRB dispositions.
• Develop strong working knowledge of the quality requirements as defined by customer/industry standards.
• Facilitate and develop effective controls/solutions to provide high-quality products to customers within schedule.
• Act as primary point of contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments.
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

Skills

Technical writing

Manufacturing knowledge

Quality operations

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-driven

Extended hours readiness

Education

AS Degree in Quality or Technical Writing or related STEM

3 years’ related experience in manufacturing quality

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

IATF16949

GD&T

Job description

Saab West Lafayette in Indiana seeks a Technical Writer to join a team responsible for the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft. You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors on best practices, and drive NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions with a focus on quality and schedule.

The role requires strong communication, a knack for interpreting complex electro-mechanical specs, and experience with quality systems.