Hybrid Technical Writer – GM Defense

at General Motors

• Job title: Technical Writer – GM Defense
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Milford, United States

About the role

• Technical Writer at GM Defense developing technical documentation for military mobility projects. Responsible for writing manuals and verifying procedures in logistics engineering and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical writing procedures in support of a program to meet schedule and quality guidelines.
• Ability to write a variety of technical manuals, training materials, and/or creating content for work packages.
• Proficiency with publishing/page production tools (Arbor Text) and Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS) / Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development processes.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the MIL-STD’s (Mil-Std40051 and S1000D) and quality requirements and produce technical manual procedures that meet these requirements.
• Possess an understanding of the GM’s GSA, Techline Connect, Power-Bi, IVED’s/Schematics, Global Doc’s, and MSID/PSID and quality requirements and produce technical manual procedures that meet these requirements.
• Analyzes and interprets engineering drawings and other technical data to translate information into technical documentation.
• Ability to analyze basic systems and develop step-by-step troubleshooting procedures that systemically isolate faults and provide solutions.
• Create graphics from Team Center / Math to support technical procedures following graphic standards.
• Performs quality assurance support for document preparation and delivery.
• Perform HANDS-ON validation and verification of mechanical and diagnostic processes on vehicles/equipment in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
• Follow established plan to meet overall program objectives as defined by the program management and technical publications leadership.
• Develop technical manual procedures in accordance with (IAW) the contract, SOW, and/or military standard.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited bachelor’s degree or at least four years progressively responsible experience in the area of technical writing and logistic engineering.
• A minimum of two years of relevant Department of Defense Technical Writing experience
• Familiarity with performing troubleshooting and diagnostics on automotive, military, or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and diagnostics.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Dependable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to climb, bend, and otherwise access all areas of commercial and military land vehicles.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. without assistance and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools, hydraulic and manual jacks and other vehicle repair equipment.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability obtain and maintain Common Access Card
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
• Eligible to obtain Secret U.S Security Clearance after hire
• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
• Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
• This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level.
• The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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