Technical Writer - Engineering
Fenton, MI
Immediate need
Long Term Contract
Fully on site
About the Job
Support, develop, and coordinate activities related to implementing and maintaining customer documentation per customer requirements. Complete final screening of documentation prior to submitting it to the customer. Support improvement activities for Management Systems and perform process auditing.
Education:
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate working-level knowledge of customer interface. Preferably experience working with FORD, FCA, GM, and Tier-1 suppliers. Must demonstrate working-level knowledge of ISO standards and APQP practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary
Work with other team members to create and review content for new or revised Operation & Maintenance Manuals. Meet with team members weekly to review workload, project status, and plan for the week. Track project statuses on the shop floor to schedule and perform documentation. Request support from Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Control Departments for all projects. Create and update documentation progress reports. Stay up to date on customer documentation specifications. Advanced knowledge of recent software such as Windows 11, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere. Ability to read technical journals, abstracts, manuals, and specifications with full comprehension. Demonstrated ability to perform functions and duties of lower-level controls or mechanical engineering positions. Fulfill documentation requests from customers and project managers. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job. Secondary
Travel to and perform training at customer facilities using pre-prepared Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Training may involve daily travel or overnight stays depending on location (United States, Canada, Mexico, or other international locations). Schedule training with other team members. Maintain records of training dates, sign-in sheets, and forms describing topics covered during training (copies provided to customer and company upon completion). Onsite training typically occurs over consecutive multi-day periods, involving classroom instruction and physical demonstrations at equipment. Additional Job Requirements Business needs may require working different shifts, positions, and/or overtime. Extended overnight business travel (domestic and/or international) may be necessary for assigned projects. Different shifts and travel may relate to onsite training at customer facilities. Working on manuals is the primary task; onsite training is a secondary task, though less frequent.
Fenton, MI
Immediate need
Long Term Contract
Fully on site
About the Job
Support, develop, and coordinate activities related to implementing and maintaining customer documentation per customer requirements. Complete final screening of documentation prior to submitting it to the customer. Support improvement activities for Management Systems and perform process auditing.
Education:
Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate working-level knowledge of customer interface. Preferably experience working with FORD, FCA, GM, and Tier-1 suppliers. Must demonstrate working-level knowledge of ISO standards and APQP practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary
Work with other team members to create and review content for new or revised Operation & Maintenance Manuals. Meet with team members weekly to review workload, project status, and plan for the week. Track project statuses on the shop floor to schedule and perform documentation. Request support from Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production Control Departments for all projects. Create and update documentation progress reports. Stay up to date on customer documentation specifications. Advanced knowledge of recent software such as Windows 11, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere. Ability to read technical journals, abstracts, manuals, and specifications with full comprehension. Demonstrated ability to perform functions and duties of lower-level controls or mechanical engineering positions. Fulfill documentation requests from customers and project managers. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job. Secondary
Travel to and perform training at customer facilities using pre-prepared Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Training may involve daily travel or overnight stays depending on location (United States, Canada, Mexico, or other international locations). Schedule training with other team members. Maintain records of training dates, sign-in sheets, and forms describing topics covered during training (copies provided to customer and company upon completion). Onsite training typically occurs over consecutive multi-day periods, involving classroom instruction and physical demonstrations at equipment. Additional Job Requirements Business needs may require working different shifts, positions, and/or overtime. Extended overnight business travel (domestic and/or international) may be necessary for assigned projects. Different shifts and travel may relate to onsite training at customer facilities. Working on manuals is the primary task; onsite training is a secondary task, though less frequent.