Technical Writer - Quality Systems & NCRs

Saab; Burlington (IN); 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 assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk for the U.S. Air Force. The role serves as the local SME for technical writing, guides inspectors, and drives quality through processes and best practices.

You will develop NCRs, inspection and control plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions, while ensuring compliance with ISO/AS standards and GD&T principles, and supporting a high-quality, on-time product delivery.

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 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 knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Self-driven

Extended hours

Process requirements

Education

AS Degree in Quality/Technical Writing

BS degree in STEM (preferred)

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Saab West Lafayette is seeking a Technical Writer to join a team manufacturing the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk for the U.S. Air Force. The role serves as the local SME for technical writing, guides inspectors, and drives quality through processes and best practices.

You will develop NCRs, inspection and control plans, FAIs, and MRB dispositions, while ensuring compliance with ISO/AS standards and GD&T principles, and supporting a high-quality, on-time product delivery.