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.