Technical Writer

Flatirons Solutions has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a **Technical Writer** to support Technical Publications projects for our Aerospace customer. This role is primarily supporting Civil Aerospace customers in Derby area but remote/hybrid working opportunities are available.

**As a Technical Writer you will.**
- Write procedures and technical documentation to fulfill customers’ applicable writing specifications: technical accuracy is compulsory.
- Revise technical content of existing manuals specified by engineering specifications.
- Coordinate all phases of the manual processes, from source data, organizing and interpreting content, ordering art and incorporating the parts list.
- Review manufacturer's drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
- Study blueprints, schematics, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
- Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Understand and adhere to all requirements of the Quality Management System and the Information Security Management System.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**What you need to know (education and experience requirements)**
- Bachelor degree in Technical/electronics; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with S1000D, ATA2200 and/or MIL-SPEC specifications.
- Previous use and/or knowledge of Adobe Framemaker, Quicksilver and/or Arbortext Editor required.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, technical manuals, illustrated parts lists and schematics. Ability to write technical manuals, procedure manuals and service bulletins.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, team members, and customers. Familiar with AECMA Simplified English.
- Numerate with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**We are looking for an individual who demonstrates the following Competencies**
- Excellent written Communication, writing clearly and informatively. Capable of writing detailed theory of operation. Ability to edit work for spelling and grammar and vary writing style to meet customer needs. Able to read and interpret written information.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

**Necessary Computer Skills**

**Miscellaneous requirements of the Position**

**Flatirons Offers**:
An exciting job in a global atmosphere working with state-of-the-art technology, talented, dedicated and experienced colleagues and world-class, technology-driven customers. Flatirons is the type of organization where you will be able to have a significant impact in a growing marketplace, make yourself heard and contribute to our overall success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, as well as a high degree of independence and flexibility, including the opportunity to work from your home office. Our company culture values work-life balance.