Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer Specialist at our Lynnwood, WA location.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Technical Writer Specialist develops maintenance manuals and related data for complex electronic, mechanical and/or hydraulic products, and usually coordinates outsourcing of such tasks to approved vendors. Operates as a project and peer leader within the Technical Publications team. Typical subject matter includes product descriptions and theory of operation, testing and maintenance procedures, and illustrated parts lists.
Essential Functions:
- Perform successfully in a dynamic team environment while coordinating multiple tasks with changing priorities and schedule pressures
- Lead projects and other team members as needed on project deliverables
- Independently collect and interpret product design and manufacturing documentation. Identify gaps and interview subject matter experts as needed
- Write product descriptions and maintenance procedures, and prepare related illustrations, by adapting existing information or by developing new content through independent analysis of source data
- Coordinate the outsourcing of tech pubs document preparation tasks to vendors, as directed by the tech pubs supervisor or manager. Prepare data preparation instructions and schedules, provide relevant product design data, review delivered documents, provide feedback and/or make corrections as applicable
- Schedule and track the development of all assigned tech pubs deliverables using the designated task management tool(s). Identify and elevate delays caused by subject matter experts or vendors
- Collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and product teams from a wide variety of internal and external groups
- Coordinate with Engineering and R&O to request support for technical content development, tech pubs document reviews, and shop verification
- Support and attend engineering working group meetings, presentations, customer audits, and formal design reviews as assigned
- Use and enforce established standards for maintenance documentation and illustrations to produce material that complies with format, content and regulatory requirements
- Exhibit strong detail orientation and technical accuracy, balanced with high productivity
- Satisfy budget and schedule commitments
- Review customer documents to identify and understand deliverable data requirements for assigned programs
- Prepare data development cost estimates, documenting contractual deviations or other assumptions used as the basis for the quote, and identifying risk areas
- Support or coordinate the periodic review of new or revised Engineering data to determine impact on CMMs or related tech pubs deliverables
- Guide or assist with the activities of junior writers or vendor staff as assigned
- Plan and carry out assignments with a minimal level of direction and supervision
- Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Be willing to shift core office hours, or work from home, to support time-critical direct communication with offshore resources.
- Experience in using both FrameMaker and MS Office applications is very desirable.
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Flexible and willing to work overtime outside of typical office hours if necessary
Standing: 5 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 95 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer and basic office equipment
Workspace: cubicle/desk
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool. LI-JJ1 CAE
Salary Range: 104,328 - 128,008. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
