Documentation Specialist

FLIR Systems, Inc.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Documentation Specialist to document and standardize manufacturing processes. You will build and maintain Manufacturing Process Instructions, collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers, and ensure product quality and repeatability on the shop floor.

The role requires high energy, attention to detail, and experience with electromechanical assembly. You will support new product introductions and provide training on documentation tools and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least one year of related experience and background in electromechanical assembly.
• Experience with polyurethane, neoprene, and/or epoxy molding is a plus.
• Experience in process improvement for waste/cost reduction and quality control.
• Experience using detailed manufacturing instructions, drawings, work instructions, and shop orders.
• Experience writing assembly and/or test procedures preferred.
• Strong collaboration across departments and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems to review BOMs and routings (IFS, Shop-Floor Workbench).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• US citizenship or U.S. Person required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains files and formats for manufacturing work instructions with focus on standardization.
• Tracks status of manufacturing work instructions on the shop floor.
• Works with equipment operators to capture pictures of settings and tooling.
• Adds pictures and data to manufacturing work instructions.
• Maintains and updates work instructions to align with Engineering/QA.
• Uses tools like cameras, micrometers, calipers, etc. in documentation.
• Monitors effectiveness of instructions and updates as needed.
• Recommends equipment or process changes based on data.
• Provides general training to operators on work instructions.
• Maintains 'known problems' data sheets in instructions.
• Escalates design concerns to Engineering, supports IFS document control.
• Participates in lean initiatives and cross-department assignments.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Cross-department collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook)

MRP/ERP systems (IFS, Shop-Floor Workbench)

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description General Overview

The Documentation Specialist requires high energy and a willingness to document process improvements based on data and investigation. The individual will conduct methodical reviews of existing processes in order to accurately document the build processes. Working under general supervision, will provide process review and documentation support to the production floor through the creation and maintenance of Manufacturing Process Instructions. The position will ensure that product consistency is maintained by standardizing production and documentation processes. Support new product introductions by working with the design engineers and other manufacturing engineers to develop documentation, processes that ensure product quality and repeatability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains the files and formats utilized for manufacturing work instructions with a focus on standardization.
• Tracks the status of manufacturing work instructions on the shop floor.
• Works directly with equipment operators to obtain pictures of equipment settings and product setup and product specific tooling.
• Adds pictures and relevant data to manufacturing work instructions.
• Maintains work instructions, and creates additional instructions for alternate equipment or processes.
• Updates work instructions to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with Engineering and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Uses various tools during documentation process including cameras, computers, micrometers, protractors, calipers, etc.
• Monitors use and evaluates effectiveness of work instructions by communicating with operators and adjusting documentation for effectiveness.
• Recommends changes to equipment or products based on setup data or work instruction data.
• Provides general training to all operators and other manufacturing employees on the use of manufacturing work instructions.
• Creates and maintains “known problems” data sheets and includes them in manufacturing work instructions.
• Elevates process and product design concerns to Engineering for review.
• Provides support to all departments in IFS by maintaining document control and creation of IFS process instructions.
• Accepts other manufacturing department assignments, generally working on lean initiative projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may involve providing technical leadership and/or training to assembly personnel.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least one year of related experience and background in electromechanical assembly.
• Experience with polyurethane, neoprene, and/or epoxy molding a plus.
• Experience in process improvement for reduction in waste, reduction in cost and / or improvement in control.
• Previous experience utilizing detailed manufacturing instructions, including drawings, work instructions, process sheets and shop orders.
• Experience in writing assembly and/or test procedures preferred.
• Successful background working in cross-departmental teams.
• Working knowledge of MSOffice Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Prior experience using a MRP or ERP system to review bills-of-materials and routings (IFS, Shop-Floor Workbench, etc)
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess U.S. citizenship or be a "U.S. Person". (A U.S. Person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident “Green Card holder” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(20) or who is a ”Protected Individual” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).)

Salary Range

Salary Range: $34,300.00-$45,700.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Background Checks

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal Opportunity

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is 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 veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.