Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Supervisor, Technical Writing

Curtiss-Wright Corporation$90K — $105K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technology or communications preferred.
  • 7-10 years of experience in technical or engineering documentation, ideally for software/hardware products.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and dedication to quality standards.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, CMS, and structured documentation repositories.
  • Ability to grasp complex subjects quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor junior technical writers.
  • Create and edit operational and instructional documentation.
  • Conduct interviews to gather information for documentation.
  • Research and convert technical information for diverse audiences.
  • Ensure compliance with Curtiss-Wright documentation standards.
  • Develop and recommend documentation formats based on requirements.
  • Document technical processes and specifications for clarity and usability.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
  • Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Referral Program
  • Recognition
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Inclusive and Supportive Culture
Full Job Description

Supervisor, Technical Writing

The Supervisor, Technical Writing role is responsible for leading, coordinating, and governing documentation, while serving as the senior authority for technical documentation standards. This is a working supervisor role; you will keep your technical writing skills sharp! The role blends advanced technical writing expertise, administrative, and cross0functional coordination. Regarding the technical writing aspect, you are responsible for researching, organizing, writing, editing and producing technical data for major publication projects with the goal of organizing material and writing according to standards of order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology. You will ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style. The supervisor ensures that documents are accurate, complete, compliant, and consistently formatted to Curtiss0Wright standards, and provides direction to all technical writers.

Location: Idaho Falls, ID (onsite)

We take care of our people!

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase PlanI Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Salary Information: $90,000 to $105,000 per year
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate0s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge:

  • Supervise more junior Technical Writer(s), and provide input to technical team members as they assist in technical writing, and documentation

  • Train and mentor team members to strengthen documentation skills, technical writing capabilities, and adherence to standards.

  • Create, develop, plans, write and edit operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication.

  • Conduct interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation.

  • Research and translate technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users.

  • Recommend formats responsive to technical and customer requirements.

  • Develop, write, edit, and produce operational, instructional, maintenance, and test procedures for paper, multimedia, and web0based publication.

  • Translate complex technical information into clear, structured documentation for technical and non0technical audiences.

  • Document engineering processes, configuration details, specifications, and product behavior as required.

  • Ensure all documentation meets Curtiss0Wright standards for accuracy, completeness, formatting, quality, graphics, style, and compliance.

What You Bring:

  • Due to the nature of work performed at this site, incumbents must be a U.S. Person.

  • Bachelor0s degree (or equivalent) in technology, communications, or relevant technical field desired.

  • Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experiencein the development and editing of Technical / Engineering documentation, preferably related to computer software and hardware-based products.

  • 2 years of supervisory experience is preferred.

  • High attention to detail and a relentless pursuit for quality.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, documentation management systems (CMS), and structured repositories.

  • Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matters.

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power. The Commercial/Industrial segment provides products and services primarily to the commercial aerospace, general industrial, and naval defense markets. The Defense segment provides products and services to the defense markets of the United States, Canada, and other countries. The Power segment provides products and services to the power generation markets, including conventional and renewable energy sources. Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
Learn more about Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$6.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$201.3 million
Founded
1929
5 Year Trend
+3.5%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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