Overview
We are looking to recruit a Senior Technical Writer to work on a range of projects across several industries (aero, defence and others) and to support the growth of our in-house capability. This position will involve the creation and updating of various technical publications in line with industry specifications and standards. This is a hybrid role – mainly home working, with attendance at the Wimborne or Bristol office as required.
Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation, design, and consultancy support to clients across many industries – including Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Built Environment and Chemical Process – in the UK and internationally. As a part of our team, you will play a central role in providing design support and verification services, operational troubleshooting, and technical safety assessments.
Responsibilities
* Support and develop complex engineering descriptive and procedural documentation for Tier 1 OEM suppliers, including user guides, manuals, and other technical documentation
* Research, interpret, and create new and amended textual data and images for technical publications/data modules/IPC/CMM
* Act as the point of contact and expert for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure Technical Publication requirements are understood and accounted for across the engineering development lifecycle
* Maintain product and service quality and ensure delivery within budget and timescales
* Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and engineering/support staff at all levels across multi-discipline engineering teams
* Willingness to travel within the UK
Skills / Qualifications
* Experience with desktop publishing software (e.g. FrameMaker, Arbortext) and ability to work with new publishing production tools and processes including SGML and XML
* Proven aerospace engineering experience, preferably in a military context
* Strong English language skills, including in Simplified English
* Working knowledge of S2000M; knowledge and experience of S3000L
* Practical experience of mechanical engineering and technical authorship
* Creation of technical illustrations is desirable but not essential
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to “Make tomorrow safer than today.”
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers ensure products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network supports customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
We are proud of our global reach while offering a culture that feels like a smaller company. We empower our people to own their careers and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and recognize diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner.”
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment based on objective work-related criteria and without regard to age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Writing/Editing and Engineering
* Industries: Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Note: This description reflects the role as posted and may be subject to change. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Element Materials Technology.
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