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Technical Writer II

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit

Position Summary: The Technical Writer II is responsible for developing technical documentation utilizing approved templates, work instructions, and MIL-STD page-based manuals. The Technical Writer II works in a team environment with other Technical Writers, and must be able to collaborate with Engineering and Product Management teams within SIG SAUER.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, write, and edit technical documentation per company and technical writing process and work instructions, with limited supervision.
• Create images and charts that increase user understanding.
• Work with Product Managers and engineering groups on product and documentation requirements.
• Create weekly statuses to review and discuss during weekly team meetings.
• Organize tasks each day to complete work on time and prioritize projects.
• Focus on important and time-sensitive tasks while limiting non-essential duties.
• Deliver work on time and manage workload effectively.
• Must be flexible with priority changes and can manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Analyze content provided by teams for documentation and apply proper style, structure, and tone.
• Assist Technical Writer I team members, as needed.
• Assist and volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Must be able to travel
• Participate in and sustain 6S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree is preferred. 5+ years of experience as Technical Writer is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.
• Experience with MIL-STD formats, and the ability to develop, write, and edit technical documentations.
• Highly skilled in MS Office products, Adobe Suite applications such as In-Design, Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Highly skilled in using SolidWorks (CAD) and SolidWorks Composer, with the ability to create images.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.
• Juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, stay focused on deadlines, and handle complex projects efficiently.
• Must maintain an orderly workspace, meet deadlines, and communicate well with the team.
• Demonstrate prioritizing tasks, keeping track of process steps, seeing projects through to completion, structuring data, and managing schedules and deadlines.
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting and manage assignments with tight deadlines from multiple sources.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others in English, both verbally and in written form.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer using a keyboard and mouse to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to open file cabinets, reach with hands and arms, bend, twist, lift, and move files.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. Security Mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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