Oshkosh Defense

Defense

TechnicalWriter

$65–104k Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Technical Writer at Oshkosh Defense. Skills: Technical writing, Manual development. Develop content for manuals. Write content for manuals”

Industry & Context.

Defense

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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