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

• Bachelors 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 problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to the manufacturing floor.

Physical Requirements

• Requires extended periods of sitting standing or walking.
• Requires lifting to 20 lbs.
• Requires the ability to use computer keyboards and equipment.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.