This Technical Writer position is responsible for the development and production of all aspects of automotive owner's manual materials (various publication types and deliveries). These aspects include researching OEM design and release documents, product development documents, plant installation drawings, parts detail drawings, technical service bulletins, CAD/CATIA data, and hands-on procedures utilizing prototype vehicles to develop efficient, concise, and technically accurate owner information for our OEM clients.
Development may be in multiple formats (including web based) and may involve interface with multiple clients both internal and external. Regardless of deliverable or style, this position must ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks which maintain compliance to both corporate and customer standards.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience working collaboratively with client teams in fast paced environment.
Ability to dialog freely with internal teams regarding projects to ensure solutions are well planned.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and thorough approach to follow-through on all tasks.
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks to ensure efficiencies.
Ability to multitask and interface with many personalities.
Solid understanding of authoring tools (XML/SGML), Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. DITA knowledge and InDesign a plus.
Enthusiastic and well organized.
Capable of adhering to schedules and raising issues as necessary.
Ability to engender trust.
Manage team resources to ensure successful delivery of projects.
Ability to work with domestic and international business cultures.
Other Job Functions:
Meeting client and company Quality Standards
Client Satisfaction
On-time delivery
Effective use of production time and personal resources
Knowledge of client business
Personal / Employee Development
Successful Teamwork
Overall positive attitude, interpersonal and leadership skills
Supervisor Responsibilities:N/A
Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work at a computer for several hours each day.
Position Type: Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the core work hours and must work 40 hours each week.
Travel: Less than 10% domestic and international travel may be required.
Required Education/Experience: Associates degree or equivalent professional experience in technical writing/content development preferred.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Stellantis Authoring Manager
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Experienced in development of owner information for the automotive industry
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop or other similar software
Experience working collaboratively with client service teams in fast paced environment
Ability to dialog freely with internal teams about projects to ensure solutions are well planned
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Exceptional attention to detail and thorough approach to follow-through on all tasks
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks to ensure efficiencies
Ability to multitask and interface with many personalities
Enthusiastic and well organized. Successful at maintaining schedules and raising issues as necessary
Ability to engender trust
Envision, Plan and Manage time/workload to ensure successful delivery of projects
Ability to work with domestic and international business cultures
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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