Technical Writer - Tech Manual Maintenance

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Warren, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Integration Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is hiring a Technical Writer to support KINS and its customers. The role is based in the office in Warren, Michigan, and supports military programs in technical writing, logistic engineering and maintenance, and validation and verification activities. The writer interfaces with clients on technical manual (TM) and logistic engineering issues under the direction of the Technical Writing Project Lead. The position involves developing and maintaining technical data products that meet program schedules, quality objectives, MIL-STD requirements, and established technical writing procedures. It may include providing guidance to less experienced writers, preparing art requests and TM procedures, and validating and verifying mechanical and diagnostic processes on equipment. The position may require limited travel, up to 25%, and work in a busy shop environment involving heavy equipment. The company offers health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and other benefits. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in technical writing and logistic engineering.
Strong communication, leadership, technical writing, and logistic engineering skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and other engineering or technical documentation.
Mechanical ability in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and diagnostics.
Exceptional attention to detail in engineering data, technical descriptions, diagrams, and procedures.
Ability to support projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, FrameMaker, Arbortext, and SGML/XML.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization and customer personnel.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and interact effectively with organizational and customer personnel.
Ability to pass background screening.
Dependable attendance.
Ability to climb, bend, and access all areas of heavy construction and military land vehicles.
Ability to maintain three points of contact while climbing on equipment.
Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds without assistance and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work safely in a busy shop environment where cranes, forklifts, and heavy equipment are operated and moved.
Ability to operate power and hand tools, hydraulic and manual jacks, and other vehicle repair equipment.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person status.

Responsibilities

Follow technical writing procedures to meet program schedule and quality guidelines.
Follow the established plan for achieving program objectives as defined by the Technical Writing Project Lead.
May assist less experienced Technical Writers in meeting program objectives and provide technical guidance.
Apply knowledge of MIL-STD and quality requirements to produce compliant TM procedures.
Prepare and submit art requests and TM procedures in a timely manner to meet internal deadlines.
Perform validation and verification of mechanical and diagnostic processes on equipment in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
Meet program and quality objectives for technical data products.
Follow written or provided technical writing development processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.