Technical Author

Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Technical Author to join their permanent team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the generation and management of technical publications for the installation and maintenance of interior equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain Technical Publications, including Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Service Information Letters (SILs), Crew Training Manuals, Maintenance Training Manuals, Installation Instructions, and Service Bulletins (SBs).
• Understand and comply with industry standards, and support the identification of necessary methods or publishing tools.
• Support effective processes and methods in the creation and maintenance of technical publications, adhering to the company's quality standards.
• Liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Configuration, and Customer Support as necessary.

Key Performance Measures:

• Set performance KPIs to ensure quality service delivery in a timely manner.
• Achieve On Time Delivery (OTD) for engineering deliverables.

Key Challenges:

• Deliver high-quality technical publications meeting industry and OEM standards within challenging schedules.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers both independently and as part of a team.
• Capability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Competence to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills, including time and resource planning.
• Flexibility in working hours as necessary, while adhering to strict regulatory specifications and guidance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
• Experience compiling technical publications in an engineering environment.
• Experience using Authoring software (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker) or similar applications.
• Experience with 2D illustration software (e.g., IsoDraw) or similar applications.
• Experience of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
• Understanding of iSpec2200 (desirable, but not essential).

Education:

• Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree (desirable).
• Relevant apprenticeship scheme within a manufacturing and engineering environment.

If you possess significant experience in technical writing within an engineering environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated aerospace team.