Technical illustrator job description

We are seeking a
Technical Illustrator
to support tasks in the planning, layout and preparation of artwork for inclusion in various Service Documentation formats including Technical/Service Manuals, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Training Documentation, Parts/Tool Instruction Sheets, Safety Recalls, and Field Notification Letters.

In this position, the ideal candidate will create two and three-dimensional drawings from CAD models, rough sketches, photographs, and/or engineering drawings. Determines composition of technical illustrations and selects views, angles, perspectives and projections necessary for presentation. May select techniques best suited to produce desired visual effects and recommend methods and medium to convey desired effect.


Responsibilities



Work and coordinate requirements with requestors/users to determine illustrative objectives. Create artwork for various Service Documentation Provides support for photography/video


Minimum Requirements



Associate's degree At least 6 years of technical illustration experience

OR

At least 8 years of technical illustration experience


Additional Requirements



Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)


Desired Skills



Strong Experience with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/In-Design or equivalent Strong experience with CAD software, Unigraphics/NX or equivalent Strong communication skills Transportation service industry experience Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse groups from engineering to service and dealerships MS Office skills, particularly with Word / Excel Experience working with Content Management System (CMS) Some experience with Arbortext Editor (we currently use v8.1)


Company Overview


Navistar is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't.

Navistar is the Lisle, Illinois-based parent company of International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, aftermarket parts brands Fleetrite®, ReNEWed® and Diamond Advantage® and Brazilian manufacturer of engines and gensets MWM Motores Diesel e Geradores.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.


Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable Mobility


Visit us at
www.Navistar.com
to discover more about our organization

Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


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As an Associate Technical Illustrator, your primary responsibilities are to assist with development of new operation, parts, assembly "LEGO blocks" illustrations, product mechanical/electrical illustrations, and safety technical manuals for end users, maintain existing technical manuals and assist with design and maintenance of product labeling for safety and informative purposes. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Maintenance and Safety teams. By taking a hands-on approach working with our products, you'll ensure a comprehensive development of SIG manuals, technical documents and brochures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Essential Functions:

Work closely with the Technical Writer/Illustrator to create text, graphics and other components required to produce technical manuals and decals.

Good mechanical aptitude, diagnostic and investigation skills are required to help SIG end-users operate, investigate (root-cause), troubleshoot and provide solutions

Assist with design and layout publications and decals with an attractive look, logical flow and efficient navigation.

Assist with design of product labeling based on standards set by ANSI, EN and ISO regarding size, color and content.

Create and edit effective technical illustrations and/or use of photography for the best method possible to reflect topics of publications under supervision.

Create and edit effective technical illustrations by use of the engineering CAD system(s).

Communicate with manufacturing personnel to coordinate documents that are packaged with products.

Work with outside vendors as required (printing, translations, etc.).

Assist with product publications for pre-production products.

Maintain records of all technical publications currently in use.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associates degree required or equivalent work experience

Experience / Abilities:

1-4 years of experience

Experience in development or technical support of industrial equipment a plus

Experience working directly with engineers in a technical support capacity

Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics required

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Computer skills:

Proficiency in MS Office suite and WordPerfect required

Adobe design suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc) or similar required

Basic photography skills a plus

Experience in SharePoint, Solidworks and Autodesk CAD a plus

Looking for an opportunity to work with a talented team and expand your experience in Logistics?

SSI needs to add an Illustrator II to support the China Lake community across many different weapons systems.

The mission of NAWCWD is to provide the Armed Forces with effective and affordable integrated warfare systems and life-cycle support to ensure battle space dominance. NAWCWD operates the Navy's largest Western Land and Sea Range Test and Evaluation Complex which is used to verify and validate proof of concepts to operationally fielded capabilities by applying new technologies and performing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), including logistics and in-service support for guided missiles, free-fall weapons, targets, crew systems, and electronic warfare systems.

Primary Functions:

+ The Illustrator II usually is assigned to projects involving several of the common art medias. These projects require the Illustrator to be proficient in the use of these media and in executing acceptable drawings in many styles.

+ Generally, Illustrator II executes drawings that have been conceived by others and presented in the form of rough sketches.

+ This illustrator does not exercise an extensive knowledge of the subject matter involved when preparing scientific or technical equipment illustrations, but does acquire information about the subject assigned to illustrate and develop a background of subject matter knowledge through carrying out these illustrating assignments. However, the kind of illustrating work assigned does not require an extensive prior knowledge about the subjects illustrated.

If this aligns with your experience and sounds like it is the career path you wish to progress, these are the requirements to be considered for this position:

Education/Experience/Skills:

+ 5 years work experience supporting weapons systems in an media/graphics support role.

Must possess a valid California driver's license. U.S. Citizenship and must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance required for hire, and to be maintained throughout employment. All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

CONTINGENT OFFER

This position is contingent upon contract award and is anticipated to start in February of 2023.

What You Can Expect from Us

+ Positive Office environment

+ Professional and knowledgeable team and leadership

+ Business Office hours

What's In It for Me?

+ Competitive salary

+ Great benefits, including:

+ Company-subsidized PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

+ 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

+ Paid Time Off

+ 11 Paid Holidays per year

+ Education Assistance

+ Company-subsidized Corporate Fitness Program

+ Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Company-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with an option to increase coverage.

+ Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

+ Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible hours

+ Opportunities for on-the-job training

What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like

Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.

What You'll Enjoy About Where We're Located

We are located one hour north of Los Angeles in the heart of Ventura County, a relaxing and diverse community conveniently located near The Collection shopping center, beaches, hiking, and restaurants.

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics.

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