BAE Maritimes services are recruiting for a Technical Author, initially for 6 months although highly likely to be long-term:
4 positions are required, the role does require site based work at least 1-2 days a week although can be worked at ANY maritime site including Portsmouth, Filton (Nr Bristol) or Scotstoun (Nr Glasgow)
Pay rate: 39.00 per hour PAYE plus 5.67 / OR 50.05 UMBRELLA per hour (enquire)
This is a key role within the Technical documentation team that is responsible, and accountable for the preparation and creation of Technical Documentation.
Validate OEM manuals for editorial content create reports to be provided to the Senior Technical Documentation Engineer (Information).
Ensure that the Technical Data and Documentation specifications are complete, coherent and consistent before being sent to Sub Contractors.
Liaison with other engineering, supply chain, support functions and Training teams as required across the business.
Typical duties include:
Analysis of delivery requirements across the full scope of information delivery.
Produce integrated Training and Technical documentation production requirements.
Review source information and media
Conducting editorial reviews of supplier information.
Ensuring production specifications are produced appropriately for sub-contracted production.
Answer questions from sub-contractors about the production specifications
Utilise databases to establish ship fit systems and equipment configuration
Ensure that data is configuration controlled and audit trail is recorded and documented
Documentation produced is ‘fit for purpose’ and complies with governed business quality and production processes.
Ensure that allocated tasks are completed in accordance with agreed timescales as directed by supervisor/line manager
Provide feedback on work in progress. Report any issues that may impact on delivery/budget/quality to supervisor
Liaise with key stakeholders, such as IPS and design to ensure that the latest information has been captured.
Experience required
Industry background flexible - aerospace / automotive/maritime suitable but open to others
Broad and good understanding of S1000D
Should these roles be of interest, please apply or contact matthew.crookmorson.com