Technical Writer II

SIG SAUER Careers • Sanford, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. With a history spanning over 250 years, SIG SAUER blends American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. The company is known for its industry-leading quality and innovation, making it a preferred brand for military, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. SIG SAUER also provides elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, the company has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations and four global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™.

The Technical Writer II is responsible for developing technical documentation using approved templates, work instructions, and MIL-STD page-based manuals. This role operates within a team environment alongside other Technical Writers and requires collaboration with Engineering and Product Management teams at SIG SAUER.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience as Technical Writer is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.
• Experience with MIL-STD formats, and the ability to develop, write, and edit technical documentations.
• Highly skilled in MS Office products.
• Highly skilled in Adobe Suite applications such as In-Design, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Highly skilled in using SolidWorks (CAD) and SolidWorks Composer, with the ability to create images.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
• Juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, stay focused on deadlines, and handle complex projects efficiently.
• Must maintain an orderly workspace, meet deadlines, and communicate well with the team.
• Demonstrate prioritizing tasks, keeping track of process steps, seeing projects through to completion, structuring data, and managing schedules and deadlines.
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting and manage assignments with tight deadlines from multiple sources.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others in English, both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit technical documentation per company and technical writing process and work instructions, with limited supervision.
• Create images and charts that increase user understanding.
• Work with Product Managers and engineering groups on product and documentation requirements.
• Create weekly statuses to review and discuss during weekly team meetings.
• Organize tasks each day to complete work on time and prioritize projects.
• Focus on important and time-sensitive tasks while limiting non-essential duties.
• Deliver work on time and manage workload effectively.
• Be flexible with priority changes and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Analyze content provided by teams for documentation and apply proper style, structure, and tone.
• Assist Technical Writer I team members, as needed.
• Assist and volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 6S Standards.
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED