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Technical Writer Manager

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)

United States, Texas, Houston

Dec 17, 2025

Country

United States of America

State / County

Texas

City

Houston

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Houston

Function

Quality

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

19974

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technical Writer Manager at Wyman Gordon Forgings is responsible for managing technical writers and certification personnel to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation throughout the product realization process for Turbine & Energy Products. This includes overseeing contract and specification reviews, managing Metallurgical Test Records (MTRs), and ensuring the integrity of final certification packages. The role is critical in maintaining compliance with customer requirements and industry standards while driving efficiency and quality in documentation processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead and manage a team of technical writers and certification specialists.

* Oversee contract and specification reviews to ensure clarity and compliance.

* Manage the creation, review, and approval of Metallurgical Test Records (MTRs) and final certification packages.

* Ensure documentation meets customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality systems.

* Develop and maintain document control processes, templates, and guidelines.

* Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to gather accurate technical data.

* Implement continuous improvement initiatives for documentation workflows.

* Train and mentor team members on technical writing best practices and compliance requirements.

* Support audits and customer reviews related to documentation and certification.

* Monitor and report on documentation metrics and team performance.

* Perform Internal Audits to ensure compliance to Customer requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS:

* Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills.

* Strong leadership and team management skills.

* Mechanical Testing knowledge

* Knowledge of ISO/API standards and quality management systems.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.

* Strong organizational and communication skills.

* Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and translate them into clear documentation.

EDUCATION:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field experience; Metallurgical concentration is a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

* Minimum 5 years of technical experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

* Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management systems.

* Experience managing certification processes and compliance documentation.

* Familiarity with regulatory and customer-driven requirements.

* Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.

WORK CONDITIONS:

* This position is based in Houston, TX, and requires a hands-on, team-oriented approach within a lean, metric-driven environment.

* The role involves interaction with cross-functional teams and upper management to ensure quality excellence and continuous improvement.

Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30pm M-F, occasional weekends.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.