Technical Writer — Quality & NCR Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team, contributing to the generation of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection Plans/Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and MRB dispositions while aligning with customer and industry standards.

You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, monitor writing performance, and develop best practices to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

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 for electro-mechanical assembly.

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 and maintain/update them as needed.
• Generate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection Plans/Control Plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions.
• Develop knowledge of customer/industry quality requirements and standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Quality documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Self-driven

Ability to work extended hours

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing/related STEM

3 years manufacturing quality experience

Tools

ISO9001/AS9100/IATF16949

GD&T

Job description

Saab West Lafayette, IN is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team, contributing to the generation of Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), Inspection Plans/Control Plans, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and MRB dispositions while aligning with customer and industry standards.

You will serve as the local SME for technical writing, guide inspectors, monitor writing performance, and develop best practices to deliver high-quality products on schedule.