Manufacturing Process Documentation Specialist

Talentify; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Documentation Specialist to methodically document existing manufacturing processes and create Manufacturing Process Instructions. You will standardize work instructions, track shop-floor status, and collaborate with engineers to ensure product quality and repeatability.

You will gather data, take equipment photos, and train operators while updating instructions to reflect Engineering and QA requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus related experience.
• At least one year of electromechanical assembly experience.
• Experience with polyurethane, neoprene, and/or epoxy molding a plus.
• Experience in process improvement for waste/cost reduction and quality control.
• Experience writing assembly and/or test procedures.
• Successful background working in cross-departmental teams.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems to review bills of materials and routings (IFS, Shop-Floor Workbench, etc).
• Excellent organizational skills and communication abilities.
• Must possess U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. Person.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

MRP/ERP systems (IFS, Shop-Floor)

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Documentation Specialist to methodically document existing manufacturing processes and create Manufacturing Process Instructions. You will standardize work instructions, track shop-floor status, and collaborate with engineers to ensure product quality and repeatability.

You will gather data, take equipment photos, and train operators while updating instructions to reflect Engineering and QA requirements.