Technical Writer jobs in Decatur, IL

POSITION SUMMARY

Develop and maintain process documentation for the manufacture of electronic assemblies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and interpret customer documentation (specifications, prints, assembly documents, bills of materials) for the purpose of determining customer-specified requirements and translate manufacturing instructions that result in repeatable quality workmanship and products that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Have practical knowledge of the most current IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assembly Standards for the appropriate application in to the creation of manufacturing instructions
• Utilize the Aegis Manufacturing Execution System to create, maintain, inspect/check and deploy manufacturing instructions, process routes, bills of material and other relevant documented information.
• Determine and apply standard manufacturing methods for employment and usage into the manufacturing instructions.
• Utilize MRP/ERP Software to create and maintain master product routers to specify batch size, product process flow, exit rates, setup times and other pertinent labor requirements.
• Review, analyze and implement engineering change notice documentation for customer requirement changes impacting fit, form or function.
• Work with Process Analysts to determine and implement updates for improvement or correction activities to manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to fill out and implement process change request documentation for improvement or correction to manufacturing instructions.
• Create new product introduction reviews and documentation and provide feedback on issues that arise and/or communicate with sales and engineering if any requirements are unclear.
• Create documentation and packets for new product introductions and prototype assemblies.
• Validate standard exit rates (Master Product Router) determined by labor quoting during first red packet or prototype run (initial build.)
• Create supporting documentation as needed for manufacturing such as rework assembly instructions, quality alerts and deviations.
• Create and modify labor quote sheets to support sales in generating pricing approvals for new business, repricing or improvement activities.
• Utilize the Synergy workflow system to create, manage, implement, delegate department general tasks including but not limited to ECNs, PCRs, administrative changes, engineering tasks and document reviews.
• Maintain engineering changes, time studies and implementation of corrective actions into manufacturing instructions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to creating a continuous improvement culture and involvement in lean activities and implementing lessons learned into procedures, standards and new documentation.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate in Science (AS) or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or high school diploma (GED) plus relevant work experience approved by hiring manager.
• Previous experience with AutoCAD/Autodesk, Solid Works or other design software preferred.

• High level of computer knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and the ability to adapt to other programs used for this position.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

• Ability to comply with safety and regulatory requirements (wearing and maintaining PPE and ESD gear).
• Must be able to perform basic math computations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and apply simple statistical calculations (average, min, max, median).
• Ability use, read/interpret and compute results of measurement devices (rulers, calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, feeler gauges).

• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T desirable.
• Must be able to understand how to read and interpret process flow charts and the sequence and interactions of processes.
• Must be able to learn and comprehend all company policies pertaining to positions and employment.
• Must have and demonstrate a strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to see problem areas arise in manufacturing and be able to communicate these problems to the supervisor(s) and/or process analysts either verbally or in writing.
• Must apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in an open office environment with frequent background noise and frequent interruptions and internal customer interaction.

• Ability to work required overtime to support manufacturing needs and requests from our customers.