Technical Author

Technical Author - £24.54 per hour PAYE – Inside IR35

Our automotive OEM Client based in Dunton; London in the United Kingdom are searching for a Technical Author to join their innovative team.  This is a 4-month contract until 31st December 2024 with option of extension at end of year renewal. Details of this can be provided on request.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Author to work with Body & Equipment Mounting Manuals (BEMM).

Key responsibilities

• Using Global Product Development System (GPDS) framework, review and quantify Program change content using gateway papers and Product Direction Letters (PDLs).
• Based on the changes, use CAD data from TeamCentre / VisMockup to create layered images in Adobe Photoshop and generate new content that explains the issue / changes with annotations as required.
• Import the new images/content into Adobe InDesign and crate a `draft BEMM document for review.
• Use the draft BEMM to consolidate input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and agree the content for publication.
• When required, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and broker an agreed consensus.
• Once approved by SME’s, update the Adobe In-Design file in the relevant section of the BEMM.
• When authoring, consider the document will be translated into 7 x European languages, and remain customer focused throughout.
• Work to the BEMM loading/capacity chart to manage updates.
• Track all open issues to closure and develop action plans to deliver on time.

Skills Required

• Adobe InDesign.
• Adobe Photoshop.
• Catia 5.
• TeamCentre.
• VisMockup.
• SharePoint
• Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Outstanding communication skills, both written & oral.

Experience Required

• Prior experience of Client systems/tools, specifically Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, TeamCentre, Vismockup and PDL.
• Awareness of language translations when creating new content, is desirable.