A key client of mine in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector is seeking a Technical Author to join its Technical Publications team. This role focuses on creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for bespoke products, which need to adhere to strict compliance standards.
This role would suit anyone with the following job titles - Technical Author, Engineering Documentation specialist, Documentation Engineer, Technical Editor or anyone with similar experience.
Key Responsibilities
Create and maintain manuals, product information and catalogues for company products
Update documentation to reflect design changes and customer feedback
Ensure compliance with industry standards and Simplified Technical English
Produce illustrations using product CAD data for technical publications and catalogues
Proofread and review technical publicationsExperience & Skills
Background in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment - creating technical manuals, compliance documents and other
Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to research, interpret, and structure complex technical information
High attention to detail and accuracy
Experience with structured authoring tools and illustration software is advantageous