Advanced Manufacturing Technical Documentation Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Independently develop, write, edit, and maintain complex SOPs, Work Instructions, process specifications, troubleshooting guides, equipment guides, checklists, and technical training materials.
• Translate complex or ambiguous manufacturing processes and technical requirements into clear, concise, and executable documentation with limited managerial direction.
• Work directly with engineers, technicians, programmers, and other subject-matter experts to capture technical knowledge and determine the appropriate documentation or training solution.
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor observing processes, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and operator interaction to ensure documentation accurately represents production needs.
• Develop technical training and qualification content for the Advanced Manufacturing Academy, including learning modules, practical exercises, visual aids, knowledge checks, and qualification criteria.
• Convert tribal knowledge, lessons learned, recurring production issues, and proven troubleshooting methods into standardized and reusable technical content.
• Identify documentation and training gaps and independently drive solutions that improve process clarity, quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Establish and continuously improve documentation standards, templates, terminology, workflows, and best practices across Advanced Manufacturing.

Job requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• 5+ years of experience in technical writing, manufacturing documentation, technical training, engineering documentation, manufacturing operations, or a related technical field;
• Advanced knowledge of technical documentation development within manufacturing, engineering, or another technically demanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex assignments and convert ambiguous technical information into clear, actionable documentation.
• Strong understanding of SOPs, Work Instructions, process specifications, troubleshooting guides, training materials, and controlled technical documentation.
• Strong written communication, technical interviewing, editing, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to effectively extract technical knowledge from engineers, technicians, programmers, operators, and other subject-matter experts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flows, equipment documentation, specifications, and manufacturing terminology.