Bilingual Technical Documentation Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Bilingual Manufacturing Technical Writer (English/Spanish) to develop, standardize, and maintain manufacturing documentation that supports production, training, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is highly hands-on and will spend significant time on the production floor observing operations, documenting manufacturing processes, conducting time and motion studies, and creating clear, visual work instructions that improve consistency, efficiency, and quality. The ideal candidate combines strong technical writing, document control, SOP development, manufacturing process knowledge, and bilingual communication skills to support a high-mix fabrication and assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
  • Visual Work Instructions (VWIs)
  • Manufacturing Process Documentation
  • Operator Training Materials
• Translate and maintain technical documentation in both English and Spanish.
• Observe manufacturing operations to document fabrication and assembly processes accurately.
• Conduct time studies, time and motion studies, labor analysis, and cycle time analysis to establish standard work and labor content.
• Audit engineering documentation, work instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, cut sheets, and manufacturing specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Interpret:
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Mechanical Drawings
  • Assembly Drawings
  • 3D Models
  • Manufacturing Specifications
• Create visual process documentation using photos, graphics, videos, and written instructions.
• Develop and maintain video-based training content and process documentation.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, operators, manufacturing engineers, and quality personnel to validate procedures.
• Identify documentation gaps, process inconsistencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Organize technical documentation within document control systems and maintain a centralized, searchable documentation library.
• Escalate documentation, quality, safety, and production risks that may impact operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience creating:
  • SOPs
  • Standard Work Instructions
  • Visual Work Instructions
  • Manufacturing Documentation
  • Training Documentation
• Strong technical writing and editing skills
• Experience working within a manufacturing, fabrication, production, or industrial environment
• Experience conducting:
  • Time Studies
  • Time & Motion Studies
  • Cycle Time Analysis
  • Labor Content Analysis
• Ability to interpret:
  • Mechanical Drawings
  • Engineering Drawings
  • BOMs (Bills of Materials)
  • Routings
  • Cut Sheets
  • Manufacturing Specifications
• Experience supporting document control and revision management processes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently on the production floor while collaborating with multiple teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fabrication and assembly operations
• Knowledge of:
  • Cutting
  • Bending
  • Welding
  • Balancing
  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Manufacturing Processes
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement training
• Experience supporting manufacturing transitions, line transfers, or process standardization projects
• Familiarity with:
  • CAD Viewing Software
  • Document Management Systems
  • ERP Systems
  • Video Editing Software
• Experience developing visual training programs and operator certification materials

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Hialeah, FL.