Technical Illustrator

Our manufacturing client is seeking a Technical Illustrator for a permanent opportunity to develop and maintain product instruction manuals on-site at their western Chicago location. Put your strong attention to detail, effective visual communication, and collaboration skills to use with a well-established company that produces everyday products!

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• Develop and update product instruction manuals for multiple product lines.
• Plan and sequence manual content for clarity and usability.
• Create installation and operating instructions using isometric views, insets, and callouts.
• Manage multilingual manual development using internal and external translation resources.
• Assemble and evaluate products to ensure manual accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Purchasing to evaluate and award print and third-party illustrator contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance for manual creation, development, and printing.
• Ensure manuals undergo proper review, approval, and sign-off before printing.
• Track and manage manual revisions, including archiving and version control.
• Stay informed on trends and recommend improvements for product manuals.
• Integrate feedback from business units to enhance manual quality.
• Prioritize manual creation and revisions to meet production deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., product safety commission).

• Associate degree or higher in Technical Illustration or Technical Communication (Bachelor's preferred).
• 3 years of experience in technical writing and illustration, including managing product manuals.
• Strong English writing and communication skills; technical writing proficiency required.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams, and abstract concepts.
• Skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, and working under strict deadlines.
• Proficient in:
  • Microsoft Windows & Office Suite
  • 3D CAD software
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • SolidWorks Composer
  • Change control software and large file transmission tools
• Detail-oriented with strong information management.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

This client offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Telehealth benefits

• Life insurance

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation time off

• Paid parental leave

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement