Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description

The Technical Writer will develop clear, accurate, and user-friendly maintenance and overhaul documentation for advanced aircraft engine products. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to gather technical information, translate complex concepts into accessible content, and ensure all documentation complies with regulatory, safety, and internal standards. The position also involves creating technical illustrations and diagrams, conducting usability testing with end users, and managing multiple documentation projects while maintaining high quality and precision.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather detailed technical information and specifications for engine maintenance and overhaul manuals.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation tailored to various audiences, including technicians and engineers.
• Create and integrate technical illustrations, diagrams, and schematics to enhance understanding of maintenance and overhaul procedures.
• Ensure all documentation meets applicable regulatory requirements, internal company guidelines, and safety standards.
• Conduct usability testing of manuals and other documentation, collect feedback from end users, and incorporate improvements to enhance clarity and effectiveness.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and completeness across all technical publications.
• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet established deadlines.
• Work closely with product lifecycle management and technical publications teams to align documentation with current product definitions and configurations.
• Apply standards such as S1000D or ATA 200 to structure and organize technical content where applicable.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in an engineering, aerospace, or similarly complex technical environment.
• Proficiency in technical writing best practices, including information structuring, style consistency, and audience-focused communication.
• Experience working with S1000D for publications or technical writing, or familiarity with ATA 200 standards.
• Ability to translate complex technical and engineering concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional engineering and product teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with XML for structuring and managing technical content.
• Familiarity with CATIA or similar CAD tools to interpret technical drawings and product models for documentation and illustrations.
• Experience creating or working with technical illustrations, diagrams, and schematics.
• Background or education in a technical field such as engineering, aviation, or a related discipline is an asset.
• Experience supporting technical publications within a product lifecycle management (PLM) environment is an advantage.

Work Environment

This role reports into the Product Lifecycle Management organization, supporting technical publications for engine product definition within a large turbofan engine program. The position is 100% on-site and operates on a day shift with flexible hours, with core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You will work closely with PLM and technical publication teams in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment that supports the design, maintenance, and overhaul of advanced aircraft engines. The setting emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement, with access to modern engineering and documentation tools. Consultants engaged through the staffing partner can expect long-term contract opportunities with the potential to transition to permanent roles, access to internal job postings for career advancement, and participation in professional growth programs, including online learning, group benefits options, vacation accrual, and holiday pay, within an inclusive and development-oriented culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,ON.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.