Oshkosh Defense
Defense
TechnicalWriter
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Technical Writer at Oshkosh Defense. Skills: Technical writing, Manual development. Develop content for manuals. Write content for manuals”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in related field, 2+ years of relevant experience, Equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice to Have
Prior experience with engineering repository software, Prior experience with xml authoring software, Prior experience with illustration software, Experience with CAD, Experience with Illustration, Experience with Graphics artwork
What You'll Do.
Develop content for manuals
Write content for manuals
Edit content for manuals
Identify manual requirements
Coordinate meetings with engineering
Coordinate meetings with service
Coordinate meetings with marketing
Coordinate meetings with suppliers
Gather information for tasks
Refine information for tasks
Validate information for tasks
Develop operation manual content
Develop service manual content
Develop kit instruction content
Develop bulletin content
Understand bill of material concept
Read engineering drawings
Interpret engineering drawings
Interpret engineering design documentation
Interpret manufacturing documentation
Upload manuals into Windchill
Create Change Notices
Release documentation to Online Express
Review applicable Change Notices
Determine actions needed for CNs
Ensure work to schedule
Ensure work to quality
Coordinate proofing of final copy
Develop instructions for kits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work independently; Work in a team
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
**About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company** **Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers ' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.** The Technical Writer role is responsible for developing, writing, and editing content for Operation and Service Manuals, Kit Instructions, and related technical publications in print or electronic media. **YOUR IMPACT** _These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned:_ * Analyze new products and design changes to identify technical manual requirements * Coordinate meetings and activities as needed with engineering, service, marketing, and outside suppliers to gather, refine, and validate information to support assigned tasks and responsibilities * Develop, write, and revise operation manual, service manual, kit instruction, and bulletin content using publishing and illustrating software, which adhere to documentation guidelines and templates * Understand bill of material concept * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and other related engineering design and manufacturing documentation as required. * Upload manuals into Windchill and create Change Notices to release documentation to Online Express (insert segment websites) * Review applicable Change Notices (CNs) and determine actions needed * Ensure work is kept to schedule, style, and quality * Coordinate proofing of final copy prior to release * Develop instructions for accessory and service kits **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** * **Bachelor’s Degree** in a related field and **two (2)** or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to **eight (8)** years total in education and experience); or an equivalent combination of educat
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