Technical Writer Job in Madison Heights, Michigan US
Technical Writer
Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the technical, IT, professional, clerical, and light industrial fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a team-driven Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com .
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to research and keep abreast of technical product changes affecting military products, write and publish Product Information letters and other publications, and manage subcontracted technical writers to ensure information is accurate and timely.
**MIL STDs experience
**MIL STD writing experience
**Management Experience - need to have led a team before
**Bachelor's Degree required
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research and write Product Information update letters.
- Secure appropriate approvals to ensure the accuracy of information before publication.
- Research and update various MIL-STD service literature.
- Meet with Program Management, Product Development, Program Design Teams, Engineering and Marketing to gain knowledge and directional input concerning publication content.
- Ensure that all guidelines and requirements of the Product Information group are followed.
- Ensure service literature meets with government formatting standards.
- Manage to budgets, deadlines and established multi-step timelines.
- Manage Vendors and subcontracted technical writers.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or at least 4 years of technical writing experience.
- At least 2 years of technical writing experience.
- Must be US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident