Technical Writer - Quality & Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the T-7A Redhawk program for the U.S. Air Force.

The role focuses on producing high-quality technical documents, NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions while aligning with ISO quality requirements. Responsibilities include guiding inspectors, improving writing processes, and coordinating corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

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 for electro-mechanical assembly.
• Interpret and revise documentation for consistency and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local SME for technical writing and train inspectors across shifts.
• Report on writing performance and turnaround time to leadership.
• Identify common quality issues and establish corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop best practices for technical writing and maintain them across the organization.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality systems

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in Quality/Technical Writing or related STEM

Tools

GD&T

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949

Inspection methods

Job description

Saab in West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team that supports the T-7A Redhawk program for the U.S. Air Force.

The role focuses on producing high-quality technical documents, NCRs, FAIs, and MRB dispositions while aligning with ISO quality requirements. Responsibilities include guiding inspectors, improving writing processes, and coordinating corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.