Technical Author

A key client of mine in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector is seeking a Technical Author to join its Technical Publications team. This role focuses on creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for bespoke products, which need to adhere to strict compliance standards.

This role would suit anyone with the following job titles - Technical Author, Engineering Documentation specialist, Documentation Engineer, Technical Editor or anyone with similar experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manuals, product information and catalogues for company products
• Update documentation to reflect design changes and customer feedback
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and Simplified Technical English
• Produce illustrations using product CAD data for technical publications and catalogues
• Proofread and review technical publications

Experience & Skills

• Background in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment - creating technical manuals, compliance documents and other
• Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to research, interpret, and structure complex technical information
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with structured authoring tools and illustration software is advantageous