Technical Writer (Contract assignment )

The Role:

Our Franklin site is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Writer ( contract on site) to join our Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you will develop clear, accurate, and operator-ready documentation that supports product development, pilot builds, and full-scale production activities. You will work closely with engineers, technicians, operators, quality personnel, and training teams to capture manufacturing processes and translate them into standardized documentation that drives consistency, safety, and operational excellence. Through strong attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing teams have the documentation and resources needed to build high-quality products efficiently and safely.

• →Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), inspection procedures, specifications, protocols, and other controlled documents.
• →Observe engineering, development, and production activities to capture manufacturing processes and translate them into clear, accurate documentation.
• →Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Training teams to ensure documentation reflects approved processes and supports employee training initiatives.
• →Review, simplify, and standardize existing work instructions to improve consistency, usability, and operator effectiveness.
• →Develop documentation using engineering drawings, specifications, build notes, test data, supplier information, and direct process observation.
• →Identify documentation gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement and collaborate with subject matter experts to resolve issues.
• →Support pilot builds, new product introduction (NPI), and process development efforts through timely creation and revision of technical documentation.
• →Utilize document control systems and established procedures to maintain compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• →Track, monitor, and communicate documentation project status to stakeholders.
• →Translate complex engineering concepts into concise, operator-focused instructions that support safe and consistent manufacturing operations.
• →Work in a team environment and across functional groups to support continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing excellence.

• Must be 18 years or older and have the right to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, Communications, English, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience as a Technical Writer in a manufacturing, engineering, or technology-driven environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience creating and maintaining controlled documents such as work instructions, SOPs, inspection procedures, specifications, protocols, reports, or risk documentation.
• Proven ability to simplify complex technical information into clear, actionable instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, technicians, operators, and other technical subject matter experts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems, manufacturing processes, and regulated documentation environments is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functional teams.

• Standing, walking, and moving throughout manufacturing and office environments as needed.
• Ability to observe manufacturing processes on the production floor for extended periods.
• Occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs. when handling documents, samples, or production-related materials.
• Wearing required PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed shoes when working in manufacturing areas.
• Working near manufacturing equipment and within typical production environments.
• This role involves occasionally working in a clean-room environment which may require additional hygiene requirements such as not using or wearing makeup, perfumes, colognes, or other strong fragrances.