Technical Communicator - Contractor

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining manufacturing work instructions and standard operating procedures.

Create, edit, and maintain manufacturing work instructions (MWIs) related to product changes or new products

Create, edit, and maintain processes or methods specifying sequence of operations and standard work for manufacturing processes (Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Operating Details)

Translate highly technical language into simple, easy to follow, step-by-step instructions

Create visual aids - diagrams, flowcharts, annotated images, etc. Manage the document's lifecycle, including revisions, routing for approvals, and publication to the Quality Management System, if needed

update outdated content proactively

Support customer audits by ensuring documentation is audit-ready at all times

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing/Technical Communication, English, or Communication or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum three years of technical writing experience within the manufacturing industry

Strong knowledge of work standards and visual manufacturing work instructions (MWIs)

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with visual documentation tools, such as Visio

Familiarity with document control systems and quality management standards

Knowledge in Lean/Six Sigma principles and application methods

Comfortable on the production floor and willing to observe operations firsthand to document them accurately

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Government granted security clearance

Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.