Technical Writer - Quality & Compliance (ISO/AS9100)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & holidays

Stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Wellness resources

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Technical Writer to join our quality-focused team responsible for the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft. The role centers on documenting processes, NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions with a strong emphasis on clarity and compliance.

Preferred candidates hold an AS degree in Quality or related STEM, or 3 years in a manufacturing quality role, plus ISO9001/AS9100 or IATF16949 familiarity, GD&T knowledge, and excellent written/verbal

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 work with and 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

Quality & Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Self-Directed

Team Collaboration

Extended Hours Availability

Education

AS Degree in Quality

3 years related experience in quality

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100

IATF16949

GD&T

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Technical Writer to join our quality-focused team responsible for the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft. The role centers on documenting processes, NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions with a strong emphasis on clarity and compliance.

Preferred candidates hold an AS degree in Quality or related STEM, or 3 years in a manufacturing quality role, plus ISO9001/AS9100 or IATF16949 familiarity, GD&T knowledge, and excellent written/verbal