Senior Documentation Specialist

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.

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: - Bachelors 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