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Job Title: Technical Author x2

Location: Basildon, Essex / Hybrid Working (minimum of 2 days per week on-site)

Hourly Rate: £32.32ph Umbrella Company, Inside IR35

Employment Type: Contract (initially to the end of December 2024 – then likely to be extended for 12 months to the end of 2025)

Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week – Full-Time - Monday to Friday

Reference: 56183

Job Description:

Technical Author for Body & Equipment Mounting Manuals (BEMM) x 2.

Using our client's Global Product Development System (GPDS) framework, review and quantify program change content using gateway papers and Product Direction Letters (PDLs). Based on the changes, use CAD data from TeamCentre / VisMockup to create layered images in Adobe Photoshop and generate new content that explains the issue / changes with annotations as required.

Import the new images/content into Adobe In-Design and crate a draft BEMM document for review. Use the draft BEMM to consolidate input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and agree the content for publication. When required, facilitate cross-functional discussions, and broker an agreed consensus. Once approved by SMEs, update the Adobe In-Design file in the relevant section of the BEMM. When authoring, consider the document will be translated into 7 x European languages, and remain customer focused throughout. Work to the BEMM loading/capacity chart to manage updates. Track all open issues to closure and develop action plans to deliver on time.

Skills Required:

* Adobe In-Design

* Adobe Photoshop

* Catia 5

* TeamCentre

* VisMockup

* Sharepoint

* Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

* Outstanding communication skills, both written & oral.

Experience Required:

* Prior experience of our client's systems/tools, specifically Adobe In-Design

* Adobe Photoshop, TeamCentre, Vismockup and PDL.

Experience Preferred:

* Awareness of language translations when creating new content.

Additional Information:

Minimum 2 days p/w on site. Additional days may be required to support the business needs of the department.
Hybrid working and required to attend Basildon for collaboration meetings & support the business needs of the department.

This role is INSIDE IR35