Technical Publications Writer/Illustrator I Job at Safran companies in Wall Town

Technical Publications Writer/Illustrator I

Company: Safran Aerosystems Evacuation
Job field: Customer services and support
Location: Wall Township, New Jersey, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Required degree: Associate Degree
Required experience: More than 3 years
Professional status: Employees / Staff
Spoken language(s): English Fluent
Salary range: TBD

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion.

There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

The Technical Writer/Illustrator will prepare written technical publications in accordance with Project Engineer's and Supervisor's instructions to specific, established (Air Transport Association) specifications and individual customer requirements, e.g. ATA 2200, S100D and SGML format requirements.

The Technical Writer/Illustrator is responsible for the preparation of illustrative inputs (artwork) for manuals, Service Bulletins, Service Information Letters, Folding Procedures, and Technical Proposals.

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Preparation of Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM) and Folding Procedures (FP) for use by our in-house personnel and customer's field personnel.
2. Research and preparation of illustrated parts lists and parts breakdowns as required per document.
3. Research and preparation of Service Information Letters and Service Bulletins.
4. Coordinate with Technical Illustrators the preparation of illustrative matter (artwork, perspectives, and orthographic as related to the aforementioned duties and documentation).
5. Interact with Technicians, Engineers, Manufacturing and other writers in gathering information for documentation updates.
6. Reads and interprets company drawings, engineering drawings and ECN's when information is needed for direct input to technical publication documents (Service Bulletins, Manuals, S.I.L.'s).
7. Participate in company validations of new programs and is responsible for recording, capturing and implementing changes agreed upon by the validating group (Manufacturing, QA, Engineering and Technical Publications Supervisor).
8. Other duties as assigned.
9. Preparation and layout of isometric drawings, 2D drawings and illustrations, exploded assembly instructional type (Component Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins), test fixture and special tools to support Technical Publication data requirements.
10. Preparation of changes to artwork mandated by ECNs, EWOs, or other source of data.
11. Preparation, writing and layout of instructions and art for Folding Procedures.
12. No travel required.

Job Requirements

1. Ability to read and understand a technical document.
2. Experience with writing & the ability to follow formats and guidelines.
3. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.
5. Organizational skills.
6. Strong communication skills.
7. Ability to present status updates with supervisor support in meetings.

Associate's Degree (or higher) preferred with at least three years of related experience and/or training. Engineering or Technical background and two years Technical Writing experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most work is conducted from a sitting position, however, both standing and walking are required as well as ability to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work sometimes involves working near moving or mechanical equipment. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes and airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.