Euro London’s leading client in the innovative 3D printing sector is currently looking for a detailed-oriented and structured Technical Writer who is committed to creating and maintaining the internal manufacturing technical documentation for new product introduction in a multi-disciplinary environment working with Production, Maintenance, Operations and R&D teams.
This consists of the writing of assembly and test instructions including their control forms, the documentation management (versions, release, EOL,…) in a DMS (sharepoint) and the continuous improvement of our processes and tools. The Technical Writer reports to the EMEA Engineering Services manager.
Responsibilities
- Developing shop floor facing documentation (Assembly and test instructions + Checklist) that meets organizational standards
- Obtaining a deep understanding of products and services to translate complex information into simple, polished, and engaging content that meets the needs of the target audience
- Editing and reviewing together with subject matter experts’ updates to existing documentation
- Initiating and follow-up review and sign-off of new or updated technical documentation by all relevant departments
- Working together with different departments on the alignment of the technical documentation content
- Publishing new and updated technical documentation on relevant platforms + ensuring revision control
- Suggesting and evaluating improvements for more efficient review and publication of documentation
- Working with development and supporting leads to identify all documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage
- Taking initiative to identify and evaluate new methods for more efficient execution of daily work
Profile sought
- At least one previous industry experience as an effective technical writer or in a similar position.
- Experience in writing documentation and procedural materials for assembly and testing of technically challenging machinery. (Mechanical, Electrical, Software,…)
- Advanced written and verbal communication in English and fluent French, with a keen eye for detail in terms of vocabulary used and its consistency across all documentation to avoid confusion.
- Feels comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.
- Preferably a technical background either through education or through hobbies or others.
- Willingness to become the subject matter expert on the chosen documentation management system
- Experience with Microsoft Sharepoint - document libraries and power automate is a plus
- Experience with topic based technical writing is a plus
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In return our client can offer an excellent opportunity to progress your technical writing skills developing subject matter knowledge and understanding across several business areas. This position offers long-term career development opportunities within the business within the engineering area. You will join a supportive working environment with an international counterpart in Belgium who is able to offer guidance.
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’d be interested in why not apply today to write the next chapter in your career in engineering and technical writing ?