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We develop proprietary software that learns and adjusts to the habits of each person as it delivers immersive content that guides them on their own individual fitness journey.\nWe are currently seeking an ambitious pace-setter to join our team as a Technical Publications Manager hybrid in Logan, Utah.\niFIT is seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Publications Manager to lead the strategy, creation, and international localization of our owner’s manuals and assembly guides for treadmills, exercise bikes, ellipticals, and strength machines. The ideal candidate brings deep technical writing and illustration expertise, a track record of shipping accurate documentation for high-volume consumer hardgoods, and the leadership ability to guide a small, detail-driven team. You will lead two technical publishing assistants and manage the full documentation lifecycle - from reading engineering CAD files and building exploded assembly drawings to writing step-by-step manuals and coordinating translation into six European languages.\nROLE COMMITMENTS\nLead and mentor a team of two technical writing and graphics assistants.\nOwn the documentation roadmap for the treadmill, bike, elliptical, and strength product lines.\nKeep manuals and assembly guides aligned with product launch schedules.\nBuild strong partnerships with Engineering, Quality, and external translation agencies.\nChampion clear, safety-compliant documentation standards across the team.\nDeliver a high-quality customer experience from unboxing to assembly and build the value of the iFIT brand portfolio.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nLead and manage two technical writing and graphics assistants; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development guidance.\nSupervise, mentor, and delegate tasks to maintain high quality and meet tight deadlines.\nIdentify documentation requirements across all treadmill, bike, elliptical, and strength machine product lines and align them with product launch schedules.\nDefine milestones, manage schedules, and track deliverables for every manual and assembly guide through release.\nExtract and convert 3D CAD models into clear, accurate exploded-view assembly diagrams, hardware lists, and step-by-step assembly drawings.\nWrite clear, concise, and safety-compliant copy for owner’s manuals, assembly guides, and maintenance documentation.\nDesign clean, user-friendly layouts using Adobe InDesign or a dedicated authoring platform.\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, and Product Design to review CAD changes, BOMs, and ECOs and keep documentation accurate through production.\nOversee the translation and DTP process for converting English manuals into six European languages, using CAT tools, Translation Memories, and external agency partners.\nReview and approve translated content for accuracy, layout integrity, and consistency before release.\nEnsure all manuals meet global regulatory safety standards, machinery directives, and required warnings such as ISO 20957 and CE.\nEstablish documentation standards, templates, and style guides for the team.\nEstablish team goals, KPIs, and metrics to measure documentation quality, turnaround time, and localization cost.\nImplement and maintain Content Management Systems or XML-based authoring such as DITA to improve reuse and efficiency.\nManage multiple concurrent documentation projects while maintaining schedules and quality standards.\nCommunicate project status effectively to team members, cross-functional partners, and senior leadership.\nStay current with advancements in technical publishing, localization tools, and industry best practices.\nProficiency with SolidWorks Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Google Workspace, Excel, Arena, Slack, and Atlassian (Jira/Confluence).\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nEducation and Basic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Mechanical Engineering, or Graphic Design, or equivalent practical experience.\n5+ years of technical writing and technical illustration experience, ideally in consumer hardgoods, machinery, or fitness equipment manufacturing.\nProficiency in SolidWorks Composer or similar 3D CAD illustration software, and Adobe Creative Cloud including Illustrator and Photoshop.\nAdvanced skills in Adobe InDesign or dedicated authoring platforms.\nDirect experience managing multi-language localization workflows, working with translation agencies, and managing Translation Memories.\nProven track record of managing projects, establishing documentation standards, and guiding direct reports.\nAbility to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.\nAuthorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.\nPreferred Qualifications\nKnowledge of international machinery compliance standards including CE, ISO, and FCC/RED.\nExperience implementing Content Management Systems or XML-based authoring such as DITA.\nDISCLAIMER\nCompensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan, and exemption status.\nAlthough we currently may consider hiring in the states listed below, not all positions are available in all locations, and work in a particular state is not guaranteed. Current list of states where iFIT may consider hiring: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY.\nSubject to applicable state laws, your employment at iFIT is “at-will”. 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