Engineering Technician Technical Writer - 1st Shift - Starting at $24.54/hr

Stryker • Portage, MI

93d • $24

About The Position

The Engineering Technician - Technical Writer plays a vital part in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency through documentation control, process optimization, and training coordination.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO, and GMP practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE), Microsoft Office, and document control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain clear and compliant work instructions aligned with FDA and ISO standards.
• Create and update equipment-specific LOTO procedures to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to maintain accurate control plans reflecting current process capabilities and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage the documentation and routing of PCOs, ensuring timely review, approval, and implementation across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and track operator training for new processes, equipment, and quality procedures; maintain audit-ready records.
• Conduct detailed time studies to support labor standard development, identify inefficiencies, and assist in line balancing efforts.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing routers in the ERP system, ensuring alignment with current BOMs, work instructions, and labor standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED