Document Control Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Engineer, maintain, and govern document control and configuration management processes for product and manufacturing data.


* Lead creation, maintenance, and control of part numbers, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), and master routings within ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Windchill, Agile).


* Administer the Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, ensuring accurate implementation and cross-functional approval.


* Serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure documentation accuracy and traceability.


* Ensure all engineering documentation accurately reflects design intent and manufacturing requirements.


* Maintain and optimize electronic document management systems (EDMS), PLM, and ERP integrations.


* Define, implement, and enforce document control standards, configuration management policies, and engineering data best practices.


* Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by ensuring documentation, revision history, and change records are complete and compliant.


* Conduct process audits and gap assessments of document control workflows, drive corrective and preventive actions.


* Lead training for engineers and technical staff on document control systems, change management, and data governance.


* Support new product introduction (NPI), production transfers, and sustaining engineering activities through controlled document release.


* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce change cycle time, errors, and rework.

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field required.


* Additional certifications in document control, quality management, or configuration management are a plus.


* Minimum of 5 years of experience in document control, configuration management, or product data management within a manufacturing or regulated industry.


* Proven leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior team members.


* Strong background in engineering and manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, routings, CAD files, and specifications.

Skills


* Advanced proficiency in ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Agile, Windchill).


* In-depth knowledge of document management principles, part numbering systems, and change control.


* Proficiency with engineering drawings and CAD file types (CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).


* Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.


* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across departments.


* Ability to manage complex documentation projects with minimal supervision.


* High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.


* Continuous improvement mindset and proactive pro...