Technical Documentation Expert

Technical Documentation Expert (Technical Writer)

5 days on site Näfels, Switzerland.

Full-time Permanent position

Must have Aviation Experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Documentation Creation: Develop and maintain high-quality technical documents, including user manuals, maintenance guides, operational procedures, system specifications for unmanned helicopter systems and supplement the documents with CAD generated detail views.
• Document Review and Editing: Conduct thorough reviews and edits of technical documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to gather necessary information and ensure documentation aligns with system capabilities and requirements.
• Documentation Management: Organize and maintain a structured repository of technical documents, ensuring proper version control and accessibility for stakeholders.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all technical documentation meets relevant regulatory and industry standards, including aviation regulations.
• Training and Support Materials: Create training materials and assist in developing training programs for internal teams and end-users, focusing on operational and maintenance procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on best practices in technical writing and documentation management, recommending improvements to enhance processes and efficiency.

Competencies & Duties

• Working independently and responsibly. Perform tasks as described above.
• Compliance according to the client's employment contract, compliance with company’ safety instructions and employee’ safety requirements, compliance with employers’ quality manual, work instructions and corresponding process specifications and instructions.
• · International travel required of up to 25% of employee’ working hours.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; certifications in technical writing or documentation management are a plus.
• Experience: Proven experience in technical writing or documentation engineering, within the aerospace, or UAV industry. Manned Aviation Industry experience is preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Communication: Very good communication skills. High social skills and good analytical and excellent technical understanding.
• Language: Good language skills in English (oral and written). German desirable.
• Location: On-Site in Näfels, Switzerland.