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Technical Writer

Employer
IRIS Consulting Corpoartion
Location
Wyoming
Salary
Competitive

Contract with possible conversion to perm. Currently remote with future onsite in Wyoming, MN.


TOP SKILLS:

1.Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing.

2.Detail oriented. Reliable.

3. 2 Years+ Writing Experience Preferred

Illustration experience with 3D CAD and/or Adobe Illustrator

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JOB SUMMARY:

Design, develop, write and edit accessory instructions to meet customer and consumer needs and to support corporate goals for quality, growth and global capability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Manage multiple project priorities and work schedule based on deadlines and input from production schedules and Windchill work lists, as well as special requests from team members and other customers.
  2. Gather material for writing assignments from engineering, service, legal, compliance and other sources as applicable.
  3. Confer with engineering project leaders to establish print specifications for new projects.
  4. Confer with legal, compliance, service, production and engineering personnel as applicable to become familiar with new compliance regulations and product technologies.
  5. Organize material and complete writing assignments in accordance with set standards in regard to order, clarity, conciseness, style, formatting, terminology and grammar.
  6. Edit, standardize or make changes as needed to material provided by others.
  7. Meet with stakeholders/customers/peers to discuss or review projects as needed.
  8. Obtain photographs, drawings and other graphic components to illustrate material.
  9. Deliver completed publications to print vendor, web, dealer extranet, translators and internal customers based on project requirements. Document each file delivery location and date.
  10. Execute LEAN initiatives. Drive out waste in processes and systems. Increase productivity, speed and quality/accuracy. Reduce costs.
  11. Think about publications and requirements globally. Consider International product development teams and customers when developing publications solutions.
  12. Perform other assignments as requested or required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:

  1. Detail-oriented with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  2. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  3. Sincere desire to meet customer expectations.
  4. Product knowledge required, hands-on mechanical experience preferred, thorough understanding of basic mechanical concepts required.
  5. Experience using change management system (PRS) preferred.
  6. Ability to learn essential software as required for the position.
  7. Basic software skills required: Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Professional), Microsoft Word, Excel.
  8. Ability to comprehend technical and non-technical information and ideas presented verbally and in writing; ability to communicate the information and ideas in writing so others (the users) will understand.
  9. Ability to collaborate with other writers to meet publication deadlines.
  10. An understanding of the powersports industry is preferred.
  11. Product knowledge required with hands-on mechanical experience preferred. Thorough understanding of basic mechanical concepts required.
  12. Experience with Arbortext and Creo Illustrate is a plus.
  13. Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing is desired; comparable or equivalent work experience considered.
  14. Two years of publication experience using an electronic publishing system desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Very fast-paced, dynamic culture in an office environment.

Travel as needed (approximately 5-10%)

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