Technical Writer

Nordson Corporation•Dayton, OH

16h

About The Position

Nordson Measurement & Control, a global leader in Measurement & Control, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. The manufacturing organization requires a focused resource to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), create operator work instructions and visual job aids, document manufacturing process flows and control plans, support engineering changes and document revisions, maintain manufacturing knowledge repositories, ensure documentation compliance with quality management systems, and support training and onboarding initiatives.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant job experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Create operator work instructions and visual job aids.
Document manufacturing process flows and control plans.
Support engineering changes and document revisions.
Maintain manufacturing knowledge repositories.
Ensure documentation compliance with quality management systems.
Support training and onboarding initiatives.

Benefits

Improved Production Consistency
Standardized and clearly written work instructions reduce variation between operators, shifts, and production locations. Consistent execution of manufacturing processes helps ensure product quality and repeatability.
Enhanced Quality and Reduced Defects
Clear documentation minimizes interpretation errors that can result in scrap, rework, and customer quality issues. A dedicated technical writer helps ensure process updates are accurately reflected in production documentation.
Increased Manufacturing Productivity
Manufacturing engineers and supervisors currently spend significant time writing, updating, and formatting documentation. Assigning these responsibilities to a technical writer allows technical resources to focus on process optimization, capacity improvements, and operational performance.
Faster Training and Onboarding
Well-structured work instructions, visual aids, and training documents reduce onboarding time for new operators and technicians. Employees become productive more quickly while requiring less supervisor intervention.
Knowledge Retention
Critical manufacturing knowledge often resides with experienced operators and engineers. A technical writer captures this expertise and converts it into documented best practices, reducing organizational risk associated with employee turnover.