Engineering Assistant: Process & Documentation Specialist

Allient Incorporated; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Allient Inc. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support order processing, engineering documentation, and day-to-day engineering activities.

The role collaborates with the Engineering department to maintain documentation, track active orders and projects, and help improve processes and efficiency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or is pursuing one) and 3–5 years of related experience in engineering or manufacturing, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field or progress toward degree.
• 3–5 years of related experience in engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, review, and maintain technical documentation (drawings, BOMs, labels).
• Strong attention to detail with ability to identify errors and discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP/manufacturing systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support process improvements.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and seek guidance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Run and process orders and maintain documentation for active orders.
• Assist engineers with day-to-day duties and activities as needed.
• Print, update, review, and correct documents, labels, BOMs, drawings, and related documentation.
• Review drawings and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Update blueprints and related documentation as assigned.
• Take notes during meetings and track project status and follow-up items.
• Maintain engineering boards and project tracking tools.
• Coordinate with IT and other departments to improve tools and processes.
• Work to improve engineering completion times, documentation, and processes.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to streamline paperwork.
• Perform other engineering and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation review

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Pursuing related degree with progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Allient Inc. in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is seeking an Assistant Engineer to support order processing, engineering documentation, and day-to-day engineering activities.

The role collaborates with the Engineering department to maintain documentation, track active orders and projects, and help improve processes and efficiency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or is pursuing one) and 3–5 years of related experience in engineering or manufacturing, with strong