Freelance Technical Editor and CE Coordinator

I am a freelance Technical Editor (M. A.) and CE Coordinator. I mainly work for documentation service providers and direct clients in mechanical and plant engineering.

My work as a Technical Editor covers the entire range of documentation creation, maintenance and delivery: from the first kick-off meeting, through content research, document creation and translation management, up to the final submission of the documents. To ensure maximum legal certainty and valid results, I carry out targeted research on documentation-relevant standards, directives and laws alongside the project. Examples of documents I have produced include: operating manuals, assembly instructions, software guides, online help and infographics.

My role as CE Coordinator involves developing a risk assessment based on Annex I of the Machinery Directive (and, depending on the project, other annexes). I compile the essential requirements of the applicable standards, directives and laws and prepare all necessary documents (risk assessment, nameplate, declaration of conformity). The CE conformity process is a team effort, so I work closely with all involved departments.

In projects I work very structurally and always strive to standardize processes, data creation and data maintenance to achieve optimal results within a reasonable timeframe. I follow a process-oriented approach where transparency, measurability and meeting deadlines are top priorities. To stay close to the product, I collaborate with all development and execution teams and independently gather the required information. My work is theory-driven but always practical with an eye for detail. I am a power user of common authoring and illustration tools and aim to enable maximum automation across software and make life easier for colleagues with simple, self-explanatory template documents. My job requires a general curiosity and a drive for development and innovation.

• Introduction of an XML- and browser-based content management system
• Development of an HTML/SVG-based spare parts catalog system
• Development and implementation of a quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015, including complete requirements research, document creation and process definition

My strengths are mainly in text editing, layout design, template creation and graphics, content modularization and visual presentation of complex topics. In addition, I have extensive experience in standards and directive research. I can create technical documentation and CE files that meet all standards, directives and target group requirements and cover all workflow steps.

If desired, I can also support you in quality management and contribute a lot of know-how. My strengths here are process definition as well as setting up and maintaining the required QM documentation (keywords: process maps, fillable and signable PDF forms, job descriptions, etc.).

I am a lively, sporty and open person who enjoys new challenges. With a healthy dose of diligence, I actively contribute to projects and am always open to innovations and new ideas.