Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, Documentation

Cook Inc - Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inc - Bloomington is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, Documentation to provide direct technical support for documentation, equipment procurement, testing, operational excellence, and training. You will collaborate with multiple company functions to ensure equipment and production systems operate safely and with quality.

The role requires maintaining training, following GMP/quality standards, and ensuring compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AgilePLM software.

Responsibilities

• Produce, organize, and maintain documentation critical to the engineering team's function.
• Support short- and long-term projects and complete key tasks for Cook, Inc projects.
• Install and qualify equipment in production areas.
• Develop or revise drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare prototype work orders and manufacturing documentation; perform related testing.
• Lead change orders within AgilePLM as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and support documentation efforts.
• Troubleshoot documentation issues as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of team focus and company systems (e.g., jBase, AgilePLM, Opcenter).
• Mentor and train team members within area of expertise.

Skills

Independent work

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

AS or BS degree

Tools

AgilePLM

Opcenter

Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, Documentation

Requisition ID 2026-20253

Posting Date 22 hours ago (11/3/2026 9:24 PM)

Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States

Job Locations US-IN-Bloomington

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Inc - Bloomington

Category Production/MFG/Operations

Overview

A Manufacturing Specialist's primary duty is to provide direct technical support to operations area as it relates to documentation, equipment procurement, testing, operational excellence, and training. This role work collaboratively with multiple company functions to ensure equipment and associated production systems operate in a safe, and quality-oriented manner.

Responsibilities

• Independently produce, organize, and maintain documentation or systems critical to the function of the engineering team or department.
• Support short-term, long-term, and/or system-focused projects, or complete significant tasks critical to Cook, Inc projects.
• Installs and qualifies equipment in the production areas.
• Develop or revise documents and procedures such as Drawings, Work Instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare prototype work orders, develop manufacturing documentation, perform testing associated with manufacturing projects.
• Drive creation and implementation priority change orders within AgilePLM.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting documentation.
• Troubleshoot systems, and/or documentation issues, as needed.
• Use judgment and experience to independently accomplish project objectives.
• Maintain high knowledge level related to the team's focus and relevant company systems (Including jBase, AgilePLM, Opcenter).
• Serve as a mentor, trainer, and resource to the team within area of expertise.
• Identify areas for improvement and offer solutions.
• Prioritize work based on assigned goals
• Read, comprehend and follow product and packaging specifications and manufacturing instructions and drawings.
• Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.
• Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in relevant field; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.
• Experience working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (ie: Word, Excel) and AgilePLM.

Physical Requirements

• Personal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coat and gloves required in some areas associated with this position.
• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.
• Works under general office environmental conditions.
• Moderate exposure to noise level in the work environment that is moderate to occasionally loud.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp, carry, feel or touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and communicate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

"We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class."

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.