Technical Writing Coordinator M/F/ Technical Writing Coordinator

Role Summary

Within the BU CIS – Portfolio CIS team, our Technical Documentation coordinator is responsible for organizing and producing Operator Manuals, Safety Manuals and Maintenance Manuals for X-ray scanners designed by Smiths Detection, systems for inspecting heavy cargo and vehicles at ports and borders.

Responsibilities

• Organize the activity of the Documentation Team, and the Technical Editors composing it
• Manage associated business suppliers (translation company, printing company, software publisher, etc.)
• Ensure that manuals are produced in accordance with budgets and schedules, while respecting the constraints of customer programs and product priorities
• Plan and respect cost, quality and deadline commitments for one or more projects
• Carry out load estimates for the roadmap and calls for tenders
• Participate in internal technical meetings
• Participate in the identification of Maintenance Manuals necessary for the Service Team
• Write, deliver or manage the layout of Operator Manuals, Safety Manuals, Maintenance Manuals
• Collect and understand the necessary information from the company's various Business Experts

Produce the photos, drawings and diagrams necessary to illustrate these Manuals.

Requirements

Technical knowledge and skills desired

• BAC +2/3 training minimum
• Technical Writer Training
• Experience as a technical writer of at least 4 years in the IT, electrotechnical or automation fields

Skills

• Very good skills in using Word software, Adobe Acrobat software, XML (Cosima)
• Good skills in using drawing and image editing software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Designer, etc.).
• Mastery in English and technical French essential: written and oral

Qualifications required

• Ability to supervise technical writers making up the documentation team and manage priorities
• Ability to organize and report the activity of the documentation team
• Strong skills in Illustration (photos, drawing, diagram, layout)
• Ability to propose and write illustrated and explicit manuals, while respecting our quality and planning objectives
• Ability to write Manuals for several projects in parallel
• Ability to report progress and justify design choices

Have a spirit of synthesis, be autonomous and curious.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that the diversity of thinking and backgrounds of our employees contributes to the success of the company. All applications matching the profile will be considered fairly, regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, country of origin, economic situation, disability, age or any other characteristic of the candidate protected by law. We are proud to be a company open to all, with values based on equality and ethics, where diversity is encouraged, appreciated, and valued.

We are convinced that it is the diversity of points of view and backgrounds that contribute to the success of the company. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

• We are proud to be an inclusive company, with values of equality and ethics, where diversity is celebrated, appreciated, and valued.
• At no point during the recruitment process will Smiths Detection nor any of its recruitment partners ask you for payment to participate in any stage of recruitment, including but not limited to interviews or tests. To avoid any attempt at fraud, we invite you to apply directly via our careers site.

About the Company

Every minute, every day, Smiths Detection threat detection and security screening technologies help protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacturing and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world safer. Our technologies provide threat detection and security monitoring solutions in our core markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense and urban security.

Our expertise is based on 21 offices around the world, seven production sites and five research and development centers as well as a global network of 3,000 committed employees who have contributed to advances in safety and security for more than 40 years.

This results in varied careers and the opportunity to work on a wide range of cutting-edge solutions, allowing you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience every day.