Engineering Documentation Specialist

ACTalent; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Time Off / Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Documentation Specialist in Burbank, CA to maintain engineering documents in PLM and ERP systems and support multiple departments with document control, BOMs, and configuration management.

You will process engineering changes, manage releases, and assist with export compliance (EAR/ITAR). Strong attention to detail and proficiency with MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of document control experience in manufacturing.
• Experience using PLM to manage documents and workflows.
• Experience with ERP, BOMs, and revisions.
• Familiarity with EAR/ITAR export controls.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update engineering documents and records in PLM and ERP systems.
• Process engineering changes, document releases, and workflow approvals.
• Create and update BOMs, part numbers, revisions, and engineering data.
• Support teams with document searches, updates, corrections, and retrieval requests.
• Ensure documents follow company standards, formatting requirements, and procedures.
• Assist with export compliance activities, including EAR/ITAR classifications and documentation.
• Upload and download documents through customer portals as needed.
• Train and support users on PLM and ERP processes and best practices.
• Help improve document control, engineering data, and business processes.

Skills

Document control

Configuration management

Engineering data

PLM systems

ERP systems

BOMs & part numbers

EAR/ITAR compliance

MS Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

PLM software

ERP software

3DEXPERIENCE PLM

Infor XA

Job description

Engineering Documentation Specialist

Job Summary

The Engineering Documentation Specialist maintains engineering documents and data in PLM and ERP systems. This role ensures records are accurate, organized, and up to date while supporting engineering, manufacturing, and other departments with document control, Bills of Materials (BOMs), configuration management, and export compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update engineering documents and records in PLM and ERP systems.
• Process engineering changes, document releases, and workflow approvals.
• Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, revisions, and engineering data.
• Support teams with document searches, updates, corrections, and retrieval requests.
• Ensure documents follow company standards, formatting requirements, and procedures.
• Assist with export compliance activities, including EAR/ITAR classifications and documentation.
• Upload and download documents through customer portals as needed.
• Train and support users on PLM and ERP processes and best practices.
• Help improve document control, engineering data, and business processes.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of document control, configuration management, or engineering data experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using PLM systems to manage engineering documents and workflows.
• Experience with ERP systems, including BOMs, part numbers, revisions, and engineering records.
• Familiarity with export compliance requirements (EAR/ITAR).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in a related field.
• Aerospace or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with 3DEXPERIENCE PLM, Infor XA, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with customer portals and electronic document exchange.

Work Environment

• Office-based engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Works closely with engineering, program management, sales, shipping, and manufacturing teams.
• 9/80 work schedule with a typical start time around 7:00 AM.
• Stable company culture with a strong focus on collaboration, training, and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burbank, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

• Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burbank, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.