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Job Description

A large worldwide, rapidly growing industrial equipment company is looking for a Technical Publications Supervisor to oversee the development, accuracy, and timely delivery of technical documentation, including manuals, service bulletins, illustrated parts catalogs, and other product support materials. This is a new position that reports to the Manager and oversees a team of 6-10 and ensures that documentation meets industry standards, supports product usability, aligns with organizational goals and customer expectations while also mentoring team members and coordinating with cross-functional departments.

Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, and support a team of 6-10 writers and illustrators to deliver documentation (manuals, exploded views, assembly diagrams, service bulletins, part catalogues).

• Provide coaching and technical feedback in visual communication and illustration techniques.

• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models to develop accurate visual representations for manuals and service guides.

• Ensure illustrations meet industry standards and are optimized for both print and digital formats.

• Collaborate with engineering and supplier teams to update visuals based on design changes and product revisions.

• Plan, assign, and track documentation projects to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with product release schedules.

• Review and approve technical content for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

• Maintain and improve documentation processes, templates, and tools to support scalable and consistent output.

• Manage documentation workflows using content management systems (CMS) and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.

• Support onboarding and training of new team members on illustration tools, documentation standards, and internal processes.

• Assist service teams in identifying and ordering correct spare parts through accurate visual documentation.

• Contribute to cost-out initiatives by providing innovative design solutions and improving illustration efficiency.

• Compliance & Continuous Improvement.

• Participate in audits and ensure documentation complies with industry regulations and customer expectations.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree heavily preferred

• 3 - 6+ years of years' total experience in engineering or manufacturing of physical parts/products, preferably with an OEM

• 2+ years in a lead or senior role

• 1+ years' experience with part illustrations using Adobe Illustrator, ISODraw, or CREO

• 1+ years' experience technical writing or engineering documentation

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and documentation

• Experience interpreting BOM (bill of materials)

• Attention to detail, communication, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment • Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) like Infor LN

• Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies

• Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification