Technical Writer – Quality & Compliance (Aerospace)

Saab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that produces the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the United States Air Force. This role acts as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors across shifts and shaping writing practices and NCR/FAI/MRB documentation.

You will collaborate with quality teams to ensure compliance with ISO/AS standards, interpret complex product requirements, and deliver clear, reusable work instructions on a global team;

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 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.

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 Material Review Board dispositions (MRBs)
• 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 has primary point of contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments
• Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

Skills

Technical writing

Manufacturing quality

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Time flexibility

GD&T knowledge

Education

AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM discipline

3 years’ related manufacturing quality experience

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that produces the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk aircraft for the United States Air Force. This role acts as the local SME for technical writing, guiding inspectors across shifts and shaping writing practices and NCR/FAI/MRB documentation.

You will collaborate with quality teams to ensure compliance with ISO/AS standards, interpret complex product requirements, and deliver clear, reusable work instructions on a global team;