Manufacturing Technical Writer

Pay Range: $37.98hr - $41.59hr

Job Overview:

The primary role of this individual is to produce compliant high-quality documentation. This role encompasses the support and coordination of writing, editing, and processing compliant documents and procedures in Manufacturing. Essential core competencies include attention to detail and organization. Critical thinking, with a solid understanding of quality implications, is necessary for managing document writing efficiently and compliantly. Effective communication is required to maintain visibility of documents and project progress.

Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and process compliant Quality System documents and procedures including manufacturing work instructions, manufacturing forms, guidance procedures, and risk files.
• Create and edit flow charts, diagrams, and other visual aids.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Technical teams to learn about specific products or processes to write and edit documents and procedures.
• Support documentation needs for manufacturing-related projects, such as process scale-ups.
• Gather and apply feedback to improve documents and procedures.
• Communicate status and meet project timelines and deadlines.
• Provide training support for the document change process.
• Write and edit technical documentation for products, processes, and projects, including user manuals, job aids, and technical instructions/bulletins.
• Research technical and engineering information, including drawings, design and test specifications, product prototypes, and interviews with subject matter experts.
• Complete all phases of the document development cycle, including project scope and requirements, documentation design, and execution.
• Contribute to and deliver business processes or detailed technology solutions in a self-managed and target-oriented manner.
• Analyze, develop, test, and implement processes, technologies, and systems within the specific field of expertise.
• Provide functional advice to and integrate services of operational staff or colleagues.

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years of technical writing experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently to create, track, and report on plans/projects to complete multiple documents and projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience:

• A background in SAP is preferred.