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Technical Writer

PGS Worldwide, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48310

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We are seeking a skilled

Technical Writer

to create and revise complex technical documentation supporting the marketing, operation, repair, and maintenance of company products. This role requires ensuring all documents adhere to company, customer, and government standards, specifications, and language principles. This is a six month contract-to-hire.

The successful candidate will develop high-quality content using modern publishing software to produce:

Product descriptions and functional overviews Operating and maintenance procedures Fault isolation and repair documentation Illustrated parts breakdowns Proposals, reports, and marketing materials You will collaborate across engineering, production, and support teams to ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements.

Skills Required:

Proficiency with

XML Authoring Tools

(e.g., Arbortext Epic Editor, Oxygen XML Editor ) Microsoft Office Suite

(Word, Excel, PowerPoint required; Access a plus) Adobe Acrobat Professional

(or similar PDF markup tools) for illustration markups and reviews Ability to collaborate with diverse, multi-location teams Understanding of

Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM)

functionality, development processes, and markup languages Skills Preferred:

Validation and verification experience, including on-vehicle work Experience with

Content Management Systems (CMS) Strong

customer interaction and service skills

(some roles involve direct client interface) Experience Required:

Bachelor's Degree

in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum

5 years of relevant experience

in technical writing or documentation Familiarity with

military and commercial documentation standards Experience in

mechanical, electrical, or operator-level technical writing

(defense industry preferred)

Job ID: 7213

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.