Documentation Control Specialist

Sensata Technologies; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is seeking a Document Control Support to maintain and manage engineering documents, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance. The role emphasizes controlled documentation, ERP/PLM data, and proper archival practices across the engineering team.

The position requires attention to detail, collaboration in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. It supports audits and process improvements within the document control function.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience or knowledge of the role.
• Team player capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills.
• Holds self-accountable for achieving goals and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Maintains policies, regulations and procedures for document control, engineering changes and company records.
• Leads with the preparation and archiving of engineering records for preservation.
• Manages the document control database and engineering records.
• Ensures documents comply with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Develops and implements document control procedures and best practices.
• Maintains records of document distribution, usage, and revisions.
• Generates reports on document control activities and compliance.
• Identifies opportunities to improve document management systems and processes.
• Maintains controlled engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer documentation per AS9100 and CM procedures.
• Creates, maintains, and updates product structures, BOMs, and related data in ERP/PLM.
• Routes changes through approval workflows and tracks completion.
• Supports audits by providing documentation records and evidence of control compliance.
• Assists in developing and improving document control processes and workflows.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Accountability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Document Control Support is responsible for managing and maintaining documents within the engineering team to ensure accuracy, quality, and integrity.

General Responsibilities

• Maintains and complies with policies, regulations and procedures for document control, engineering changes and company records.
• Leads with the preparation and archiving of all engineering records that must be kept for proper preservation outside and inside the plant.
• Manages the document control database, and engineering records.
• Ensures that documents comply with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Develops and implements document control procedures and best practices.
• Maintains records of document distribution, usage, and revisions.
• Generates reports on document control activities, such as the status of documents and compliance with control processes.
• Identifies opportunities to improve document management systems and processes.
• Maintain controlled engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customer documentation in accordance with AS9100 and internal configuration management procedures.
• Create, maintain, and update product structures, Engineering Bills of Material (BOMs), and related product data within ERP and PLM systems.
• Route changes through required approval workflows and track completion status.
• Support audits by providing documentation records and evidence of document control compliance.
• Assist in developing and improving document control processes, workflows, and system utilization.

Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant work experience or knowledge of the role
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Hourly Base Pay Range: $34.60 - $47.58

At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

• competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
• education reimbursement
• wellness programs
• a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
• a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave

This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

SmarterTogether Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing. Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication. As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together.

Sensing is what we do. In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E-Verify.

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.