The Role: SP Engineering Services have an immediate opening for a Technical Writer on a medium term (6 + month) project. Based at our client site approximately 50 min from San Francisco. Position Scope: o    As an extended part of the project team, work with a team of manufacturing technicians to write and/or update the documentation used on the manufacturing floor. o    Work independently or under only general supervision. o    Meet weekly targets of document updates as set by the project manager.  Weekly targets will be set using applicable document change cycle times. o    Master the required skills to promote document changes within the site document control systems. o    Provide guidance as necessary within the team for appropriate word selection for documents. o    Use cGMP’s regarding the manufacture of pharmaceutical product to write documents that are technically sound and are applicable to a manufacturing audience. o    Engage and observe the manufacturing operatives on a daily basis to ensure the content of the manufacturing documents is correct. o    Study the applicable manufacturing areas and accordingly streamline applicable SOP's, Work Instructions, Job Aids, etc. as required and agreed. o    Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, etc. to illustrate material and instructions. o    Make recommendations as necessary to improve document flow and/or process. o    Attend and support documentation meetings as necessary.     Technical Writer Qualification/Competencies o Bachelor degree in a Bioscience, Engineering, or equivalent field. The equivalency of business experience in a GMP setting is also acceptable. o Previous experience in writing documents for pharmaceutical manufacturing. o Must be proficient in MS Office products, especially MS Word. o Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. o Must be able to complete required weekly quota of document updates.