Technical Writer - Quality & Manufacturing

Saab; Indiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette seeks a Technical Writer to serve as the local SME for technical writing across shifts. You will generate NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRBs, and drive best practices in documentation while aligning with ISO quality standards.

Strong written/verbal communication and the ability to work with cross-functional teams are essential for ensuring high-quality, compliant outputs.

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.
• Interpret and revise relevant written documentation/work instructions for consistency and efficient repetition.
• Effective and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Self-driven and able to 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/update best practices as needed.
• Responsible for NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Develop strong working knowledge of customer/industry quality requirements and standards.
• Facilitate and develop controls to provide high-quality products to customers on schedule.
• Act as primary contact in non-conformance investigations and material assessments.
• Contribute to Saab's people-first culture and core values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, Support.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Technical Writing

Quality Systems

Manufacturing QA

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivated

Extended Hours

Education

AS Degree in Quality, Technical Writing, or related STEM

BS degree preferred

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949

Job description

Saab West Lafayette seeks a Technical Writer to serve as the local SME for technical writing across shifts. You will generate NCRs, Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRBs, and drive best practices in documentation while aligning with ISO quality standards.

Strong written/verbal communication and the ability to work with cross-functional teams are essential for ensuring high-quality, compliant outputs.