Engineering Technical Writer

Development Resource Group, Inc.

Mounds View, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe InDesign, Communication Skills, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Insurance, Interviewing Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Medical Writing, Metadata, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Submissions, Requirements Management, Technical Writing, Time Management, Writing Skills, XML Tools
LOCATION
Mounds View, MN
POSTED
1 day ago
### Job Duties
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer / Labeling Specialist to support labeling development for medical devices. This individual will work cross-functionally to develop, update, and manage Instructions for Use (IFUs) and other labeling deliverables in compliance with regulatory standards and quality processes.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
• Update and maintain Instructions for Use (IFUs) to align with cross-functional feedback, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Support PLM workflows, including approvals, translation coordination, and product launch activities (metadata management, print proofs, and distribution).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, develop, review, and finalize labeling from concept through product launch.
• Plan, research, develop, and write medical device labeling content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously (e.g., labeling updates and new product introductions).
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and product commercialization processes.
• Conduct interviews with technical staff and stakeholders to gather documentation requirements.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) related to labeling.
• Coordinate and track translation activities.
• Develop documentation for regulatory submissions and audits (including CAPAs).
• Collaborate with illustrators to develop supporting visuals and diagrams.
• Contribute to project timelines and cost estimates.
• Participate in department and cross-functional initiatives.
### Minimum Education Required
• Bachelor’s degree required.
### Minimum Experience Required
Top Required Skill Sets
• Strong collaboration, and excellent verbal and written communication skills (including technical writing).
• Proficiency with authoring tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign, FrameMaker, XML tools).
• Experience working in complex regulatory environments with robust quality systems.
Qualifications
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in technical writing, preferably in medical devices or regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of regulatory documentation and labeling requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience working within PLM systems and quality/regulatory processes.
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
2
### Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
### Physical Required
No
### Drug Test Required
Yes
### Compensation
$28.00 - $50.00 / Hourly
### Postal Code
55112
### Job Type
Contract (W2)
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
6750
### Job Benefits
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid sick time
### Application Instructions
If interested and qualified, please submit your resume to careers@dr-group.com or visit our website to apply: http://dr-group.com/find-engineering-technical-jobs/

About the Company

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Development Resource Group, Inc.

Development Resource Group is a fast-paced, well-established engineering staffing firm which has been supplying contract and direct hire technical staffing since 1986 specializing in Medical Device, Engineering, R&D, and Product Development.

We have been assisting clients in the Twin Cities area from Fortune 500 to start-ups in locating experienced engineers for project-based work on a temporary, contract-to-hire, or permanent basis, placing Software Engineers, Software Test Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Designers, Drafters/Drafters and Technicians.

DRG offers a Group Health Insurance program, including a premium contribution and employee pre-tax deduction, Term Life AD&D Insurance, and elective 401K plan with eligibility at start date.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://dr-group.com/