Engineering Technical Writer Sr

Job Summary

Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories, concepts and industry practices and standards in the area of developing, authoring and editing material for technical publications and/or documents in print or electronic media for Company products or processes.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Supports development of solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity requiring judgment and ingenuity working within established standards and procedures relative to developing and writing technical publications for Company products.
• Performs work under very general supervision; work is reviewed for accuracy and adequacy.
• Aid in defining task requirements and specifications.
• Perform the research and preparation of complete moderately complex technical manuals and publications.
• Ensure completed publications meet or exceed customer and Company specifications for technical content and accuracy.
• Supports development of, writing of, procedure creation for material for technical manuals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical publications in print or electronic media.
• Observe production, developmental and experimental activities to determine operating procedures and details. Validate written procedures on hardware with the assistance of production and mock-ups.
• Aid in interviewing production and engineering personnel and read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
• Study CAD models, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Aid in selecting photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. Prepare or arrange for preparation of index. Lay out material for publication.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Perform other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment.

Education Requirements

• Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree. Related discipline
• If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements

• 7 - 10 or more year(s) Related experience and/or training;
• Experience with application of Air Transport Association (ATA) iSpec 2200, authoring of service bulletins, service letters and the following manual types: AMM, AIPC, SRM, OHM, PBM and CMM.
• Prefer experience authoring of ATA chapters 5,24,25,26,29,30,36,51,54, 71, 73,78, 79 and 80 as well as industry standard ASD S1000D and ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English;
• Work with aircraft systems and structures, metal/composite repair development in an A&P Mechanic or Engineer role a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Communicate effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms.
• Make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and make formal presentations to small or large groups.
• Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be competent in preparing SGML and XML structured documents using FrameMaker+SGML v12.0 or higher.
• Ability and willingness to assist and transfer technical knowledge to less experienced Stakeholders.