Senior Technical Writer (Manufacturing Operations)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, or a related field

10-15 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, or engineering environments

Expert in Oxygen implementation and features (such as reusable content, facets, filters, and conditional formatting etc. Super user.). Familiarity with Jira/Confluence, Dozuki, Adobe and other collaboration platforms

Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and distill complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content

Experience working with compliance-driven documentation (ISO, APQP, or similar frameworks)

Strong project management and organizational skills to handle and report multiple documentation projects

(Desirable) Experience developing training programs or instructional design

(Desirable) Familiarity with 3DX, or CAD visualization tools

What the job involves

We are looking for a Senior Technical Writer to support the Manufacturing Operations team by developing high-quality documentation that improves production quality, training effectiveness, and manufacturing efficiency. You will work closely with engineers, technicians, and operational leaders to create clear, accurate, and well-structured content tailored to manufacturing processes

Your responsibilities will include authoring, editing, and managing work instructions, training content, various product/process/equipment related documents, quality specifications, process diagrams, safety guidelines, etc

You will help standardize documentation through the creation of style guides, templates, workflows, and tracking systems, while guiding improvements in the documentation framework. You will coordinate with stakeholders to define documentation needs, develop structured plans, and ensure timely project

Create & Maintain Technical Documents: Research, develop, update, and manage work instructions, SOPs, training manuals, and other essential documents

Collaborate with Teams: Work with engineers, technicians, and quality teams to ensure accurate and effective documentation. Additionally, share best practices within the technical writing team to enhance the effectiveness of the overall documentation framework

Ensure Clarity & Compliance: Standardize content using documentation tools and ensure alignment with ISO, APQP, and safety standards

Develop Training Materials: Assist in creating technician-friendly training content, including step-by-step guides and visuals

Track & Improve Documentation: Use dashboards and tracking tools to monitor documentation updates, report progress, and optimize content based on feedback

Support Multiple Teams: Support multiple teams within the Manufacturing Operations department by traveling to various Zoox locations when required

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