Copello Global
Technical Author
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Technical Publications Engineer
Contract: 12 mths contract initially
Rate: £45 per hour Outside
Location: Huddersfield
As a Technical Author/Publications Engineer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality technical documentation, including installation manuals, user guides, and other technical writing requirements. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, clear, and user-friendly documentation that meets customer and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Author and update installation manuals, maintenance procedures, service manuals, engineering change documentations, Assembly and disassembly instructions, and any other client-facing technical documentation.
- Interpret mechanical drawings, CAD models, and BOMs to develop user-centric documentation.
- Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing, and product teams to understand product functionality.
- Develop content for 2D/3D illustrations using tools such as Solid Edge or equivalent.
- Work within customer processes, systems, equipment, and facilities, including the maintenance of standards, procedures, processes, and SOPs in accordance with national standards, international standards, and customer requirements.
- Support project meetings, supplier meetings, and customer meetings providing updates and support on metallurgy function-related issues as required.
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Required Skills (Technical Competency)
- Strong technical writing and editing skills
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and 3D models
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical assembly
- Proficiency in authoring tools
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Candidate should be familiar with structural design practices and methodologies
- Experience in designing mechanical components, parts, assemblies, and subassemblies for heavy industry, power transmission systems, gear, and gearbox
- Knowledge about subsystems that impact the mechanical design/layout of the design.
- Proficient in 3D CAD package for both modeling and drawing, ideally Solid Edge
Company Culture
The company is known for their extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. The company is driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. They believe that company culture is the key to their ability to make a true difference in every industry they reach. The teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.
They wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. They know embracing their unique differences makes them better, and that solving the world's hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. The company shines the brightest when they tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in their workplace.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience
- Experience in engineering design role/environment involving rotating machinery
- Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears, and gearbox
- Appreciation of bolted joint analysis, shock assessment in relation to geared transmission systems
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
- Proficient in root cause analysis and failure mode analysis techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
If this role is of interest, please send an updated CV to grainne@copello.co.uk and I will call you to discuss further.
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