Morson Edge are currently seeking a Technical Publication Specialist on a contracting basis for our large aerospace client based out of Gosport.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
Our Clients engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. This role will be in the Product Support Engineering Department. The Department consists of the following technical areas:
* Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis
* Reliability and Maintainability
* Logistic Support Analysis
* Engineering Data Exploitation
* Obsolescence Management
* Technical Publications
* Product Support Engineering.
Main Requirements/ Duties:
* You will be required to lead in establishing support requirements, costs, technical objectives, definitions, statement of work break-down, reports, master schedule, program implementation and integration plans. Leads in the creation of estimates in support of proposal activities and research and development efforts.
* Monitors process development and coordination of activities to ensure technical data and procedures are documented and current.
* Creates and leads presentations, status reviews, and monitors execution of support programs.
* Reviews program and engineering change proposals and assesses product support impact.
* You will regularly contribute to the development of new job practices, techniques and standards.
* Recognised as a subject matter expert within the department/organisation.
* Develop solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation.
* Ensures solutions are consistent with the organisation objectives.
* At times you will effect decisions that are long lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organisation. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may result in the significant expenditure of company resources.
* You will serve as subject matter expert to management and special external spokesperson for the organisation on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans and objectives.
* The job role will encompass leading the Publications team and supporting them on their day to day execution of the CH-47 Chinook publication deliverables to meet the contract requirements.
* The successful candidate will lead the CH-47 Chinook publications team to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and that they comply with quality management system requirements.
* This post will require interface between the customer and other key stakeholders therefore good communication skills are essential.
Key Skills required
* Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead and mentor a technical publications team, driving high performance and ensuring delivery of quality outputs.
* Customer Engagement & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with the MoD and other stakeholders, confidently managing expectations and pushing back when necessary.
* Project & Program Management: Expertise in developing support requirements, cost estimates, master schedules, and program implementation plans. Skilled in monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring contract compliance.
* Technical Publications Expertise: Deep knowledge of technical documentation processes, standards, and quality management systems, including document configuration, version control, and archival.
* Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance: Ability to review and edit technical publications for grammar, format, style, clarity, and technical accuracy, ensuring First Time Quality.
* Standards Development & Process Improvement: Experience contributing to the development of new job practices, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Problem Solving & Innovation: Capacity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, balancing technical accuracy with organizational objectives.
* Subject Matter Expertise: Recognized authority in technical publications, able to serve as a spokesperson and advisor on policies, plans, and objectives.
* Change & Configuration Management: Skilled in managing engineering change proposals and assessing their impact on product support and documentation. xsngvjr
* Digital Tools & Data Management: Familiarity with digital publishing tools, data management systems, and cloud-based delivery platforms is advantageous.
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