Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

This role supports engineering documentation and reporting initiatives within a highly regulated aerospace environment. The Technical Writer partners closely with engineering teams to create, maintain, and improve critical technical documentation that supports product development, testing, and production processes. The position focuses on ensuring that all documentation is accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with established standards while enabling effective collaboration across global locations.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain engineering reports, test reports, and test requests that support product development, testing, and production activities.
• Ensure that all documentation meets high standards of accuracy, clarity, formatting, and consistency in line with internal guidelines and industry expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assembly, disassembly, test fixtures, and production processes to support manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Support new product development and production environments across global locations by providing timely and precise documentation.
• Develop and update technical documentation to support bids and proposals, ensuring content is complete, compliant, and clearly structured.
• Improve engineering templates, documentation standards, and reporting formats to enhance efficiency and consistency across the organization.
• Provide documentation support to offshore teams and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize internal engineering systems and collaboration tools to manage, track, and update documentation throughout its lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation processes by identifying gaps, proposing enhancements, and implementing best practices.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and structured documentation for engineering and production audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for creating and formatting technical documents and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across multiple types of technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and a process-driven mindset to maintain high documentation standards.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working within standard work frameworks and manufacturing documentation practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or mechanical engineering environments.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and test reporting processes and requirements.
• Experience working with global or offshore teams and collaborating across time zones.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration.
• Experience working with internal engineering systems for document management and reporting.
• Demonstrated adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to partner effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, OH.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $47.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $48