Document Control Manager

Top Prospect Group; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking an experienced Document Control Manager in Seymour, CT to lead a documentation team within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. You will oversee controls of BOMs, CAD drawings, and customer documentation, releasing accurate information for production.

The ideal candidate has prior electronics manufacturing/EMS experience, strong document control background, and proven team leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Previous document control experience within an electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCB/PCBA, or similar technical manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience managing or supervising employees.
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials, engineering drawings, specifications, ECOs, and technical documentation.
• Experience working with MRP systems.
• Experience with Gerber files and technical manufacturing data preferred.
• Strong project planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Production.
• Knowledge of electronic component identification preferred.
• Experience with Aegis or similar shop-floor/manufacturing software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of 5 employees within the Documentation department
• Process and manage incoming customer documentation and electronic data
• Review documentation packages to ensure they are complete and accurate
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), CAD files, drawings, Gerber files, specifications, procedures, assembly instructions, programming instructions, and test documentation
• Communicate documentation issues, missing information, and discrepancies to Program Management and Engineering
• Support technical review activities and production readiness
• Prepare documentation and work instructions supporting manufacturing
• Enter and maintain Bills of Material within the MRP system
• Create and update job routings and workflow information
• Generate reports from MRP and manufacturing systems
• Process and distribute Quality Bulletins
• Manage customer Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Monitor manufacturing work-in-process and job status
• Maintain customer documentation and revision control
• Work closely with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Production teams
• Identify documentation or process issues and develop solutions to prevent production delays
• Help improve documentation processes and workflow efficiency

Skills

Document control

Team leadership

Documentation management

ECOs management

Communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Gerber files

Aegis software

Job description

Document Control Manager will be $80,000-$100,000 direct hire with benefits

Job Location

CT - Seymour, CT

Description

We are seeking an experienced Document Control Manager to lead documentation activities within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. This position will manage a team of 5 direct reports and oversee the processing, control, accuracy, and release of technical and customer documentation supporting production.

The ideal candidate will have previous electronics manufacturing/EMS industry experience, strong document control experience, and demonstrated experience managing a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of 5 employees within the Documentation department
• Process and manage incoming customer documentation and electronic data
• Review documentation packages to ensure they are complete and accurate
• Manage Bills of Material (BOMs), CAD files, drawings, Gerber files, specifications, procedures, assembly instructions, programming instructions, and test documentation
• Communicate documentation issues, missing information, and discrepancies to Program Management and Engineering
• Support technical review activities and production readiness
• Prepare documentation and work instructions supporting manufacturing
• Enter and maintain Bills of Material within the MRP system
• Create and update job routings and workflow information
• Generate reports from MRP and manufacturing systems
• Process and distribute Quality Bulletins
• Manage customer Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Monitor manufacturing work-in-process and job status
• Maintain customer documentation and revision control
• Work closely with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Production teams
• Identify documentation or process issues and develop solutions to prevent production delays
• Help improve documentation processes and workflow efficiency

Qualifications

• Previous document control experience within an electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCB/PCBA, or similar technical manufacturing environment
• Previous experience managing or supervising employees
• Strong understanding of Bills of Material, engineering drawings, specifications, ECOs, and technical documentation
• Experience working with MRP systems
• Experience with Gerber files and technical manufacturing data preferred
• Strong project planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Production
• Knowledge of electronic component identification preferred
• Experience with Aegis or similar shop-floor/manufacturing software preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
• Previous leadership experience within document control or technical manufacturing documentation required
• Electronics manufacturing industry experience required

Computer Skills

Experience with manufacturing and documentation software including: