Parts Book Author

Parts Book Author

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America designs, manufactures and supports a complete range of compact equipment including compact track loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders and construction equipment for use in such markets as construction, landscaping, utility, land management and agriculture. The products are sold primarily through a third party, independent dealer network. 

Job Summary

The Parts Book Author creates, validates, and revises technical parts information in support of New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement, and Revision project timelines, managing projects to ensure parts manuals are completed on time and accurately.

What You Will Do:

· Responsible for accuracy and completeness of assigned Parts information by established deadlines.

· Follows department standards and guidelines to prepare and compile parts information of varying degrees of complexity, pending Engineering Change request, and create or revise Parts information.

· Review day-to-day work for accuracy.

· Collaborate with business process partners for parts serviceability requirements.

· Participate in and lead process improvement efforts.

· Communicate discrepancies to data originators, which could include engineering, authorizations, or other internal and external partners.

What You Will Have:

Education/Experience: Two/four-year degree in drafting or technical field or 3+ years professional experience in drafting or parts books creation 

Technical Excellence: Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical product structure, engineering, and parts information databases, including Windchill authoring systems.

Service Excellence: Provides effective responses to parts information requests and interactions with a sense of urgency and positive action. Acts on parts information improvement opportunities and supports the delivery of high-quality parts information to customers.

Collaboration & Engagement: Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with peers and other relevant stakeholders.

Problem Solving: Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of everyone involved. Works with all stakeholders to address critical issues and resolve major problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field (preferred) with 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in Engineering, or other related field with      4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent writing and grammatical skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.

· Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently.

· Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

The above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the principle activities. 

Worksite:      Grand Rapids, MN  Position: Parts Book Author 

Job Type:     Full Time  FLSA:    Exempt

Department: Engineering Work Schedule:     M-F

Starting Wage: 

This position offers the potential for discretionary bonus compensation up to  6% of base salary.

Benefits: YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.(add) requirements/quals