Technical Writer Specialist

Crane Aerospace and Electronics
has an exciting opportunity for a
Technical Writer Specialist
at our
Lynnwood, WA
location.

About Crane
Crane Aerospace & Electronics
supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation's Alice all-electric aircraft. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics

Job Summary
The
Technical Writer Specialist
develops maintenance manuals and related data for complex electronic, mechanical and/or hydraulic products, and usually coordinates outsourcing of such tasks to approved vendors. Operates as a project and peer leader within the Technical Publications team. Typical subject matter includes product descriptions and theory of operation, testing and maintenance procedures, and illustrated parts lists.

Essential Functions

• Perform successfully in a dynamic team environment while coordinating multiple tasks with changing priorities and schedule pressures
• Lead projects and other team members as needed on project deliverables
• Independently collect and interpret product design and manufacturing documentation. Identify gaps and interview subject matter experts as needed
• Write product descriptions and maintenance procedures, and prepare related illustrations, by adapting existing information or by developing new content through independent analysis of source data
• Coordinate the outsourcing of tech pubs document preparation tasks to vendors, as directed by the tech pubs supervisor or manager. Prepare data preparation instructions and schedules, provide relevant product design data, review delivered documents, provide feedback and/or make corrections as applicable
• Schedule and track the development of all assigned tech pubs deliverables using the designated task management tool(s). Identify and elevate delays caused by subject matter experts or vendors
• Collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and product teams from a wide variety of internal and external groups
• Coordinate with Engineering and R&O to request support for technical content development, tech pubs document reviews, and shop verification
• Support and attend engineering working group meetings, presentations, customer audits, and formal design reviews as assigned
• Use and enforce established standards for maintenance documentation and illustrations to produce material that complies with format, content and regulatory requirements
• Exhibit strong detail orientation and technical accuracy, balanced with high productivity
• Satisfy budget and schedule commitments
• Review customer documents to identify and understand deliverable data requirements for assigned programs
• Prepare data development cost estimates, documenting contractual deviations or other assumptions used as the basis for the quote, and identifying risk areas
• Support or coordinate the periodic review of new or revised Engineering data to determine impact on CMMs or related tech pubs deliverables
• Guide or assist with the activities of junior writers or vendor staff as assigned
• Plan and carry out assignments with a minimal level of direction and supervision
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in preparing technical and related product support data. Two (2) years fault isolation and repair experience in a manufacturing or maintenance shop environment, or equivalent experience. Previous experience leading projects and teams.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of aerospace specifications and standards governing data development and delivery. Working knowledge of common Technical Publications processes, including revision and version control protocols; formal document change methods; and source file protection and archiving.
• Skill: High level of detail orientation and technical accuracy, balanced with high productivity. Well-developed interpersonal skills for collaborating with many internal customers, often under pressure of schedule deadlines. Excellent computer skills, including the use of various computer-based technical publishing and illustration tools. Experience in using both FrameMaker and MS Office applications is very desirable.
• Ability: Comfortable in a dynamic environment while coordinating multiple tasks with changing priorities. Strong focus on customer satisfaction. Able to use and enforce engineering documentation and illustration standards to produce output that complies with format and content requirements.
• Education/Certification: Associates Degree or equivalent in a science or technology field.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Be willing to shift core office hours, or work from home, to support time-critical direct communication with offshore resources.
• Experience in using both FrameMaker and MS Office applications is very desirable.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Flexible and willing to work overtime outside of typical office hours if necessary
• Standing: 5% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 95% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 25 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer and basic office equipment
• Workspace: cubicle/desk

Top Benefits
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool. #CAE

Salary Range: 104, ,008.
Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.