- Education
- High School
- Source
- Fountain
Description
Job Summary
The Product Documentation & Manufacturing Specialist
is responsible for the accurate observation, collection, and documentation of
manufacturing processes to create comprehensive product specification sheets.
This role serves as a vital bridge between the production floor and the
engineering database.
Due to the nature of our batch manufacturing environment,
the specialist must manage varying production timelines, gathering data while
tracking and aggregating data for multi-step processes that span several days.
The ideal candidate thrives in a dual environment role, spending mornings
active on the production floor and afternoons performing detailed data entry
and document management.
Additionally, this position provides hands-on technical
support for small-scale manufacturing and process-improvement projects as
needed.
Key Responsibilities
·
Documentation & Spec Sheets (Primary Focus):
o On-Floor
Data Collection: Conduct daily observations on the production floor to capture
precise technical data, measurements, and process steps. Manage work in progress
documentation for complex products, ensuring partial data is securely stored
and updated until the product cycle is complete.
o Documentation
& Standardization: Consolidate collected field notes into a standardized
product specification format. Organize and maintain an accessible digital
filing system on the company server, ensuring all departments can easily
retrieve current specifications.
o Continuous
Auditing: Update specification sheets for existing products to reflect process
improvements or changes, alongside creating documentation for new product
launches.
o Assist
with the creation, auditing, and maintenance of item numbers, Bills of
Materials (BOMs), and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
·
Manufacturing Project Support (Secondary Focus):
o Assist
engineering and production teams with small manufacturing improvement projects,
prototype builds, or fixture setups.
o Troubleshoot
minor floor workflow bottlenecks or assembly issues alongside line leads.
o Conduct
basic dimensional checks and quality verifications against technical drawings.
o Perform
other related technical and operational duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
-High School Diploma or equivalent required;
-Completion of a technical certificate required
-AA or AS in Engineering preferred.
-2+ yrs experience in a manufacturing or
industrial environment.
Technical Skills
·
Software Proficiency: Basic to intermediate
knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets,
Docs).
·
Organizational Systems: Ability to manage
digital folders and server hierarchies.
·
Familiarity with power tools (drills, saws,
grinders) to better understand the manufacturing steps being documented.
·
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus for communicating
with a diverse production team (Preferred).
Core Competencies
·
Detail-Oriented: Exceptional observation skills
to catch details in the manufacturing process.
·
Time Management: Ability to prioritize data
collection in the morning and transition to focused administrative work in the
afternoon.
·
Autonomy: Proven ability to work efficiently
under minimal supervision.
·
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills
to collaborate with production teams and engineering staff.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
·
Must be comfortable standing and walking on a
production floor for extended periods (4–5 hours daily).
·
Exposure to a manufacturing environment (noise,
dust, heat and moving machinery).
·
Standard office environment for the remainder of
the shift.
