Head of Technical Writing Department (m/f/d)

Heidelberg Engineering GmbH • Heidelberg

Full-time

Heidelberg

from today

Your responsibilities

As Head of Technical Writing Department, you will be responsible for the processes of the Technical Writing Department.

The Technical Writing Department is responsible for the following areas:

Design, planning, creation and maintenance of user and service documentation,
creation and maintenance of production-relevant work instructions and forms,
creation and maintenance of equipment labels, and
translation and terminology management for Heidelberg Engineering.

Your tasks:

Technical, organisational and disciplinary management of the technical department
Definition and optimisation of processes in the area of technical editing, taking into account regulatory, financial and project-specific requirements
Responsibility for planning and adherence to the budget of the technical writing department
Clarifying the flow of information and coordination with other departments (especially R&D, Support, Academy, Product and Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs)
Liaison between the department members and the divisional management
Clarification with project planning in case of schedule conflicts
Representation of department members in the preparation of documents

Your qualifications

Successfully completed degree in technical writing or comparable qualification
Many years of professional experience in the field of technical writing with several years of experience in personnel management
Very good knowledge of XML-based editing systems
Professional handling of Microsoft Office products and ideally current project planning /ALM tools
Very good knowledge of the relevant standards, guidelines and laws
Experience in the field of medical technology or other highly regulated areas desirable
Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

Your profile

Leadership skills
High sense of responsibility
Very good communication skills
Ability to make decisions and deal with conflicts
Planning and organisational skills
Distinct technical understanding
Excellent understanding of processes and quality
Entrepreneurial thinking

We offer

Opportunities for mobile working to achieve a work-life balance
Flexible working hours on a basis of trust
Company bicycle for private use as part of a bike leasing offer
Fitness allowance for Pfitzenmeier, Venice Beach, FitBase and Urban Sports Club
Further education and training opportunities as well as a digital learning platform
Cost subsidy for the job ticket
Company pension scheme
Weekly fruit basket and free drinks such as water, coffee and tea on site
Parking facilities and bicycle storage
Presents for company anniversaries
Regular employee events
Numerous discounts for online shopping through corporate benefits

It's that easy to apply!

Step 1: Your online application
Simply click on “Apply” and fill out the short application from. This only takes less than three minutes and can also be done on your mobile phone.
Step 2: First Interview
We will get back to you as soon as possible. If there is a fit, we will invite you to a first online interview.
Step 3: In-person interview
If the first meeting went well, we will invite you to another meeting in the office.
Step 4: It's a match? Welcome to Heidelberg Engineering!
You get all documents and information you need for your start and onboarding. We look forward to having you in our Team soon!

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Our benefits

Employee jubilees:

To show our appreciation, we reward our longstanding employees for company anniversaries and retirements.

Bike leasing:

Whether e-bike or city bike – we offer a bike leasing opportunity to support the health of our employees and to contribute to CO2 neutrality.

Company pension scheme:

We support you in your retirement plans so that you can look forward to the future.

Employee events:

Summer and Winter events, team events or simple after-work get-togethers contribute to a supportive and collaborative culture.

Family business:

Our corporate culture can be described as international environment with a family-like working atmosphere in which you can contribute with your individual skills.

Feedback interviews:

We consider a constructive, reciprocal, and continuous feedback culture as essential for your further development and career planning.

Healthy snacks and hydration:

A weekly delivery of fresh fruits, as well as free water, tea and coffee on site provide you with a good start into the day and boost your energy.

Job ticket:

We support you with our subsidized job/Germany ticket and thereby promote an ecological alternative.

Mobile working:

We offer mobile working options for a better work-life integration and flexibility.

Modern work conditions:

We offer flexible working hours on a trust basis, 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day week) and additional leave days for special occasions.

Onboarding process:

Heidelberg Engineering provides you with an individual training plan for your successful onboarding.

Parking opportunities:

Whether by bike, scooter or car – we offer opportunities for parking spaces as well as a separate room to store your bike.

Stay fit:

You can join Pfitzenmeier, Venice Beach, FitBase and Urban Sports Club with our fitness subsidy. With a wide range of gyms, classes and locations, there are plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy.

Top location:

Our attractive location in Heidelberg with direct access to the freeway, public transport and Heidelberg's main railway station make your journey both faster and less complicated.

Training and development opportunities:

Lifelong learning and continuous professional development are among the success factors in the dynamic environment in which we operate. That's why we offer a digital learning platform to expand your professional, social, methodological, and personal skillset.

Corporate Benefits:

Via our free access to our own Corporate Benefits platform we provide several discount codes for our employees with over 800 different brands in various categories such as travelling, fashion, technology, food, mobility, finance, leisure activities and many more.

Do you have any questions?

Feel free to contact our HR Team. E-Mail copied! Copy E-Mail?

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