Manufacturing Documentation Specialist - Lean Work Instructions

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Marine, a group under Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, seeks a Manufacturing Documentation professional to translate how we build wire and cable assemblies into clear shop-floor instructions. You’ll partner with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality on the shop floor to capture setups, tooling details, and measurements.

You will create and update instructions, maintain controlled documents in the ERP system (IFS), and support lean improvements while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1+ year of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in writing assembly and/or test procedures is a plus.
• Experience utilizing detailed manufacturing instructions, drawings, work instructions and shop orders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create clear, organized instructions.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions using templates and document control practices.
• Track revisions and ensure the latest instructions are available and used on the shop floor.
• Work directly with equipment operators and technicians to capture setup details, equipment settings, and tooling information.
• Take and organize photos, measurements, and key process data to build clear, step-by-step instructions.
• Create new instructions and update existing ones for new equipment, process changes, and product variations.
• Align documentation to engineering drawings/specifications and quality requirements.
• Uses tools such as a camera and basic measurement instruments to document processes accurately.
• Build visual references for tooling and setups so operators can repeat processes reliably.
• Gather feedback from operators and update instructions to improve clarity, accuracy, and usability.
• Identify potential process or tooling improvements and communicate observations to Engineering and Quality.
• Help train and support manufacturing team members on how to use and interpret work instructions.
• Maintain “known problems” information and incorporate learnings into related instructions when applicable.
• Escalate safety concerns, process issues, or design discrepancies for timely review and resolution.
• Support document control activities in our ERP system (IFS) by maintaining controlled documents and related process instructions.
• Participate in lean/continuous improvement efforts and support other manufacturing priorities as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

IFS ERP

MS Office

Job description

Teledyne Marine, a group under Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, seeks a Manufacturing Documentation professional to translate how we build wire and cable assemblies into clear shop-floor instructions. You’ll partner with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality on the shop floor to capture setups, tooling details, and measurements.

You will create and update instructions, maintain controlled documents in the ERP system (IFS), and support lean improvements while ensuring safety and quality.