Technical Writer - Process Mechanical Engineering

BlueWave is hiring a Technical Writer – Mechanical Engineering for an aerospace client based in Long Beach, California. As Technical Writer – Mechanical Engineering, you will collaborate with engineers and subject-matter experts to translate complex mechanical and manufacturing processes into clear, usable documentation. You will develop and maintain work instructions that accurately reflect engineering requirements and shop-floor practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation and manufacturing work instructions
• Translate engineering drawings, models, and technical input into clear procedural content
• Document fluid-system assembly and related manufacturing processes
• Develop instructions covering orbital tube welding, tube bending, flaring, and precision cleaning
• Verify that documentation accurately reflects the work being performed
• Collaborate with process engineering, design engineering, quality, and manufacturing personnel
• Gather and validate technical information with engineers and subject-matter experts
• Revise documentation in response to engineering, quality, or process changes
• Maintain consistent, accurate, and usable technical content

Requirements

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience authoring manufacturing work instructions
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working with 3D CAD models
• Familiarity with manufacturing operations management systems
• Experience documenting fluid-system assemblies
• Knowledge of orbital tube welding processes
• Experience with tube bending and flaring
• Knowledge of precision-cleaning processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and technical subject-matter experts

Employment Type: 3-month contract; onsite in Long Beach, California
Pay Range: Approximately $50–$55 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday during normal business hours

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