About Us:

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Senior Documentation Specialist - Role Overview The position involves creating technical illustrations for manuals, developing and publishing parts manuals, and creating, editing, and updating technical manuals for Barry-Wehmiller products. It requires strong hands-on experience with Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and other graphic editing tools, along with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality documentation with minimal supervision. The role also expects good project coordination, English communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities Technical Manuals:

Create, edit, update, and publish technical manuals such as operation and maintenance manuals using Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe InDesign.
Own and manage end-to-end creation and revision of spare parts manuals using the data from CAD, PLM, and ERP tools.
Create and revise technical illustrations using 3D models from SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator.
Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD data, and BOM structures to perform technical manual updates.
Monitor machine master schedules to prioritize tasks and ensure adherence to project/product delivery timelines. Stakeholder Collaboration:
Partner closely with global Engineering, Product Line Managers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver product documentation.
Coordinate with translation and localization teams to prepare documentation for multilingual publication in global markets. Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical Skills

Proficiency in using desktop publishing tools like Adobe InDesign, Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in using graphics creation tools like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Adobe Photoshop.
In-depth understanding of engineering drawings, BOM hierarchies, and product structures.
Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures.
Experience in PLM tools like Windchill, Teamcenter, Infor XA, or BlueStar PLM is required.
Familiarity with CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo is an advantage. GCC Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Communication, Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in handling parts catalogues, technical publications and documentation activities.

Soft Skills:

Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Good stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and consistency
Time Management
Adaptability. Travel
May be required to travel.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Company:

BW Corporate GCC

Senior Documentation Specialist

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