Illustrated Parts Data Compiler/Technical Author

Job Description

Location:

Hybrid with Remote Home Working
Hours:

37 hours per week
Contract:

Permanent

Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help clients in the Aerospace, Energy, Defence and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals.
Our people are passionate, dynamic and quality driven, and come from a wide range of backgrounds including the Aviation, Rail, IT, Financial and Defence industries. We believe that understanding the product is fundamental to creating world class documentation. This approach, and an enthusiasm for new technologies, is what brings our customers back to us time and time again.

The role:
If you have recently qualified in an engineering subject or are looking for a new challenge, why not join our team. We are looking for a candidate with a passion for aviation, have an inquisitive nature and a drive to learn.
We offer personal development, helping you grow and reach your full potential.
As a member of our technical publications team, you will support the creation and updates to a suite of technical documentation, gaining invaluable real-world skills and experience.

Your position will involve:
Compiling and maintaining Illustrated Parts Lists from the customer’s engineering database (Bill of Materials, engineering drawings)
Liaising with the customer’s engineering teams and on-site support teams to resolve technical queries
Creating technical documentation from individual data modules to full maintenance manuals for a varied range of clients
Working closely with other Technical Authors and Illustrators
The ideal candidate will have the following experience; Aeronautical, Mechanical or

Electrical/Electronic

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
Working with Engineering Drawings, Manufacturer’s Production Processes and 3D models
A working knowledge or keen interest in the aviation industry
A working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management and/or Content Management applications
Good understanding of Quality Control processes
An understanding of Simplified Technical English (STE) rules
A working knowledge of Cortona Rapid Suite, Arbortext Editor or other XML editors / content management systems is an advantage, but training will be provided

To be considered for this opportunity:
You will need to be a graduate that has studied engineering;

Aeronautical/Aerospace,

Electrical/Electronic

or Mechanical Engineering and have an exposure to Technical Publications.
The right candidate will have the following skills and background;
Good understanding of engineering data in a variety of formats from engineering drawings to design reports
A pro-active approach to problem solving and investigation
Strong communications skills and ability to work as part of an international team
The ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
The ability to track production of tasks from conception to completion
The ability to manage multiple tasks at once and providing reports to the Project Coordinator
The ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing customer requirements
The ability to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Initiative, drive and adaptability to build your career, with support from our leaders
Drive and enthusiasm to achieve customer quality criteria
A love of learning and of applying new perspectives to your work

Please note this vacancy is only available to those who have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship and who have lived in the UK for the last 3+ years continuously. All employees are required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to CTC Level.

Benefits
Company Pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
23 days holiday, plus bank holidays – Increasing to 25 days (pro rata)
Employee Assistance programmes
Benefit Hub discounts