Technical Writer Team Lead

Job description
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
The position is Team Lead of technical writers, managing project resources and ensuring the efficient production of high-quality documentation for MT LAB instruments. This role requires strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and a commitment to producing high-quality technical documentation.

Team Leadership
i. Being the primary contact for resource planning, project estimates, and task allocation.
ii. Manage HR tasks and support for the team's needs.
iii. Organize team meetings and one-on-ones to keep members informed and engaged.

2. Resource and Project Management
i. Act as the primary contact for resource planning and project distribution.
ii. Monitor project timelines and identify potential bottlenecks.
iii. Lead the establishment of a technical documentation team, ensuring adherence to
documentation standards.

3. Standardization and Collaboration
i. Address standardization issues and promote best practices among the documentation team.
ii. Collaborate with other departments to align technical documentation efforts.

4. Translation Oversight
i. Oversee translation processes for user interfaces and documents, ensuring quality and
efficiency and coordinate UI translations with externals.

5. Documentation and Tools Management
i. Maintain and manage a document database for proper tracking and archival.
ii. Ensure accurate documentation creation, including service manuals and compliance content.
iii. Implement improvements in documentation tools and processes.

6. Compliance and Communication
i. Track compliance-related documentation requirements and address any requests from the
compliance team.
ii. Represent the technical documentation perspective in cross-project initiatives, ensuring
documentation needs are met.

What You Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualification / Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical
Engineering/Production Engineering.
• Proven 10 – 12+ years of working experience in Technical Writing.
• Proficiency in Simplified Technical English, Quanos Content Solutions and Schema ST4 with
the relevant certifications.
• Knowledge and experince of handling end-to-end project of dcoument creation is desired.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams across matrix.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Innovative: Thinking out of the box, from different perspectives.
• Effective communication – both verbal and written.
• Willing to travel – both domestically and internationally for training/ stakeholder exchanges.

Job Location - Powai, Mumbai

Our Offer to You

'One Team' that thrives on collaboration and innovation
• Opportunities to work with Global teams
• An open, fair and inclusive environment
• Multitude of learning and growth opportunities
• Medical insurance for you & your family, with access to Telemedicine application
• A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation.

About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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