Illustrated Parts Catalogue Editor

Komatsu • Lively, VA

70d

About The Position

Reporting to the Technical Publications Supervisor, you'll transform complex engineering data into precise, user-friendly parts manuals that drive aftermarket sales and support global service teams. Using industry-standard design and data management tools, you'll create detailed illustrations, manage bills of materials, and collaborate with vendors to deliver high-impact documentation. Your work ensures fast, accurate access to parts information-keeping our underground mining equipment performing at its best.

Requirements

• Technical certification or diploma in mechanical or electrical fields including Technologist, Engineer or Technical Writer.
• Experience with mobile industrial equipment is considered an asset.
• Experience in SolidWorks is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of 3D animation, graphic design principles, HTML/programming, database functions are all beneficial.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings with ability to read and interpret equipment schematics.
• Good understanding of bill of material structures and engineering/manufacturing processes.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and driven to achieve customer satisfaction goals and targets.
• Superior customer relations and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, import, and manually enter parts Bills of Materials (BOMs) into the Publisher system.
• Set up new aftermarket BOM part numbers in SAP.
• Publish parts manuals to the online portal.
• Maintain PDF versions for print distribution.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain parts breakdowns.
• Create parts pages for purchased items using vendor-supplied materials.
• Review and track Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Apply required updates to parts manuals based on ECNs.
• Collaborate with other Komatsu teams to ensure alignment and consistency across parts manuals.
• Assist technical publications staff with creating and updating illustrations using SolidWorks or SolidWorks Composer.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits package
• Company-sponsored registered pension plan (RPP) and matching program
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Personal wellness allowance
• Paid uniform and personal protective equipment
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Company-supplied tools
• Training and education support
• Employee social engagement activities and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees