Manufacturing Technical Writer

Kohler is seeking a Technical Writer to craft clear, accurate documentation for our manufacturing-driven portfolio of products and systems. In this role, you will translate complex engineering and production concepts into user-friendly manuals, guides, and procedures for technicians, customers, and internal teams. Partnering closely with engineers, product managers, and plant personnel, you'll gather technical information, create structured content, and maintain an organized documentation library. At Kohler, you'll join a culture of craftsmanship and innovation, with opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to sustainable, high-quality solutions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, accurate technical documentation, manuals, and guides for Kohler manufacturing products and systems
• Translate complex engineering and manufacturing concepts into user-friendly content for varied audiences
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams to gather and validate technical information
• Maintain and update documentation libraries to reflect product changes, standards, and compliance needs
• Ensure documentation meets brand, safety, and regulatory requirements for global markets
• Use documentation and content management tools to publish and version-control materials
• Support training and customer-facing materials with clear visuals, schematics, and process descriptions
• Incorporate feedback from users, technicians, and internal stakeholders to continuously improve documentation

Required Skills

• Technical writing
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• Information gathering and interviewing SMEs
• Content management systems (CMS)
• Structured authoring (DITA or similar)
• Editing and proofreading
• Illustration/diagram tools (e.g., Visio, Illustrator, CAD outputs)
• Version control for documentation
• Standards and compliance documentation
• Basic HTML/XML or markup languages