Technical Publications Lead at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Technical Publications Lead

CATEGORY Engineering

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.

Description

At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

EOE, including disability/veterans

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Technical Writer/Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in developing and managing technical manuals for the U.S. Army in strict accordance with applicable regulations and standards, including MIL-STD-400051-2D and MIL-HDBK-2361E. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management skills, a deep understanding of technical writing within a government contract framework, and experience with Interactive Authoring Display Software (IADS).

We are looking for a Technical Publications Lead to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 7 years of experience in technical writing, and have a Bachelors Degree in Technical Writing, English, Commuications or equivelent experience, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Estimated Salary Range: $108,000 - $120,000

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee documentation projects from inception to completion, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality technical documentation that meets contract requirements.
• Create, author, and manage comprehensive technical manuals, guides, and documentation for U.S. Army projects, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-400051-2D, MIL-HDBK-2361E and other relevant standards.
• Ensure all technical documentation adheres to applicable military and government regulations and standards. Stay updated on changes in standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, illustrators and other stakeholders to gather and verify technical information. Act as a liaison to ensure clear and effective communication throughout the documentation process.
• Review and edit documentation for accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Implement and enforce documentation standards and best practices to maintain high-quality outputs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Lead and mentor a team of technical writers, providing guidance on best practices, standards, and project requirements. Foster a collaborative environment to drive successful project outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing )

• At least 7 years of experience in technical writing
• Familiarity with layout, design, and structure of Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level Technical Manuals

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Engineering, or a related field.

• BA/BS degree allowable substitution 8 years of additional professional technical writing experience
• Advanced degree or certifications in project management or technical writing is a plus, or relevant industry experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in technical writing, with a proven track record of creating technical manuals for government contracts. Must be familiar with layout, design and structure of Organizational, Intermediate and Depot level Technical Manuals (TM's)' including Operation and Maintenance, Theory of Operation, Fault Isolation Procedures, and Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB's). Experience with:
  • Developing and editing Extensible Markup Language (XML) content
  • Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformation (XSLT)
  • MIL-STD-40051-1 and MIL-STD-40051-2D
  • MIL-STD-2361E
  • MIL-HDBK-2361E
• Demonstrated expertise in managing documentation projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts and terminology.
• Experience with authoring tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Word, XML, and Arbortext) and documentation management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate and high-quality documentation.

BACKGROUND PREREQUISITES

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
• Must be possess or be capable of obtaining a security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Operational and maintenance background in DoD Systems.
• Training development experience on military systems.
• Technical experience in operating and/or maintaining military systems.
• Authors technical documentation in XML for IADS integration a plus.
• User-level experience with Military Technical Manuals.
• Experience with graphic development tools to include photos and line art.
• Experience with CREO
• Working experience with content management systems such as TeamCenter

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work overtime as needed

BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

EOE STATEMENT

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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