Job Information
Atec, Inc. Technical Writer I in Stafford, Texas
SUMMARY
Responsible for working with all enterprise disciplines, including but not limited to engineering,
manufacturing, quality, field service, marketing, and human resources to support activities in all business
units (IDIQ, Commercial, Military, and Space) by developing, composing, editing, and maintaining
technical publications, documents, procedures, forms, and test plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize and develop required technical and business material per corporate and/or customer standards
with respect to order, style, terminology, and sequencing.
Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedures,
technical manuals, technical orders, and process documentation.
Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing documents.
Work closely with other tech writers, engineers, program managers, checkers, and Document Control to
understand product requirements
Adhere to cataloguing system for engineering library/Document Control, and maintain records/library of
work and revisions in coordination with Document Control principals and activities.
Consult and recommend use of layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits and illustrations for marketing
literature, company website and company newsletter.
Periodically audit and review publications to determine whether format or content changes/updates are
required. Make changes as required.
Assist in preparing material for technical seminars, business forums and customer bids/proposals.
Remain current on new developments in technical writing, editing, and publishing including technology
enhancements which may affect the corporation.
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work
environment.
Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Atec International Standards Organization
(AS9100/ISO) policies and correct and report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A
AS9100/ISO SPECIFIC DUTIES
Be familiar with and understand Atec Quality Policy and company objectives.
Understand required AS9100/ISO specific Procedures and Work Instructions.
Complete all records required by Procedures and Work Instructions.
Participate in Atec Continuous Improvement activities as appropriate (including Strategic Planning, AIM,
Suggestion box, etc.).
Participate in AS9100/ISO training as required.
Cooperate with Auditors.
Report any deviations to appropriate area manager/supervisor.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Engineering, technical field, creative writing, or related degree; or
1-4 years related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience. Competency in
word processing, spreadsheets, database management and graphic production software.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Member of the Society for Technical Communication (STC) encouraged.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, and sit.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Extended work hours and/or travel may occasionally be required.