Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Miami, FL, US

The Technical Writer – Engineering Assembly Instructions is a specialized role responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining comprehensive assembly work instructions, illustrated parts breakdowns, process documentation, and technical publications for complex aerospace and jet engine products. This individual develops documentation from the ground up—working directly with engineers, technicians, and quality personnel on the shop floor—to produce clear, accurate, and compliant instructional content that supports safe and efficient assembly operations.

• Author, edit, and maintain detailed step‑by‑step assembly work instructions (AWIs), shop travelers, process sheets, and illustrated assembly guides for jet engine components and modules.
• Develop documentation from the ground up for new product introductions and new programs, partnering with engineering and production teams during process development.
• Create clear technical illustrations, assembly drawings, callouts, and exploded‑view diagrams using graphics software and CAD models to support written instructions.
• Translate complex engineering data (drawings, specifications, BOMs, engineering orders) into accurate, easily understood procedural content for technician audiences.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and assembly technicians to validate document accuracy and incorporate feedback from production trials.
• Ensure all documentation conforms to applicable standards.
• Manage document lifecycle through the engineering change and document control process, maintaining version control and audit trails in the DMS/PLM system.
• Support first article inspections and production readiness reviews by providing complete, reviewed documentation packages.
• Identify and implement improvements to documentation templates, formats, and authoring workflows to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing documentation to ensure alignment with current processes, engineering changes, and lessons learned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of technical writing experience, with at least 5 years specifically creating assembly work instructions or maintenance manuals for aerospace or jet engine products.
• Proven experience developing documentation from the ground up for new programs or production startups.
• Strong understanding of jet engine architecture, modules, and assembly processes; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Proficiency in technical authoring and illustration tools:
  Adobe Frame Maker, Arbortext, Adobe Illustrator, Creo Illustrate, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with document management and PLM systems (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena, or similar).
• Knowledge of ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D, or similar technical documentation standards strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.