Technical Writer - Parts Catalogs

About the role

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Technical Writer - Parts Catalogs to develop and publish technical support information used by internal support employees, dealership technicians, and customers to use, maintain, and repair Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products.

The company was founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has since become the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world, continuing to define motorcycle culture and evoke soul-stirring emotion in every product and experience delivered.

Responsibilities

• Research product changes using various engineering information systems, including change notices, bills of materials, CAD models, and part/assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with Developmental Service Engineering to develop and validate technical content used to maintain and repair motorcycles.
• Support the collective timing goals for product launch activities.
• Arbitrate stakeholder input as part of the review process to achieve timely results.
• Compose correct and complete Parts Catalogs that conform to internal style, terminology, and structure standards, and create assembly drawings/illustrations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required, with an Associate's degree in Technical Communication, Communication, Journalism, Engineering, Digital Publishing, or a related field preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience writing technical literature, parts catalogs, engineering bill of material work, or equivalent experience related to mechanical products.
• High level of computer-based publishing aptitude, including XML (or HTML) publishing of technical content.
• Proficient in file management as well as MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat software.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to work with changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees, including annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, and employee discounts on products and accessories.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $63,400 - $95,500, dependent on geographic location and level of experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, with a shift of SHIFT1, and may require travel of 0 - 10%.