Engineering Documentation Specialist

Our client is seeking an Engineering Documentation Specialist with strong experience using MadCap Flare to develop, maintain, and publish high-quality technical documentation within a complex engineering and manufacturing environment. Working alongside Engineering, Project Management, and cross-functional teams, you will transform complex technical information, engineering drawings, specifications, and source material into clear, structured, and user-friendly publications.

Experience with MadCap Flare, XML-based authoring, content management, and developing technical manuals or engineering documentation is a must. If this sounds like you, please apply directly or send your resume to info@stellar-recruitment.com.

Responsibilities

• Develop, author, and maintain technical publications using MadCap Flare, including operating manuals, maintenance manuals, technical procedures, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, and other engineering documentation.
• Apply structured authoring principles, reusable content, topic-based writing, templates, and content management practices to create consistent, accurate, and easily maintainable technical publications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, design documentation, and technical source material, translating complex information into clear, organized, and user-friendly content.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Configuration Management, Project Management, and other stakeholders to gather technical information, validate content, resolve discrepancies, and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Manage the publication process, including document formatting, cross-referencing, hyperlinking, version control, technical verification, quality assurance, and final publishing.
• Ensure technical publications meet applicable customer requirements, documentation standards, and quality guidelines, while identifying opportunities to improve authoring workflows and documentation processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Engineering Technical Writing or documentation heavy roles. Engineering degree, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Hands-on experience with MadCap Flare is a must have, including developing, editing, managing, and publishing technical content.
• Knowledge of structured authoring, topic-based documentation, reusable content, single-source publishing, XML, and content management principles.
• Experience developing technical manuals, operating procedures, maintenance documentation, product documentation, or other complex technical publications.
• Familiarity with additional technical authoring tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Arbortext, XML editors, HICO IPS Suite, R4i, Raytheon Eagle, and Microsoft Office is considered an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and technical communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex source material, manage multiple documentation deliverables, and work collaboratively with technical stakeholders.

Compensation & Details

• Pay: $42–$48 per hour
• Contract: 12 months
• Location: North Vancouver, BC
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid after the first two-three months

Please note that the posted pay range for this role may vary based on seniority, qualifications, or prior experience. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please send your application for review regarding related opportunities.