Technical Document Specialist

Description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

ABOUT THE JOB! 

The Technical Document Specialist works closely with and assists the engineering team to create drawing and ECO’s and manages the release, change and obsolescence of engineering controlled and related external documents. The individual creates and updates models and engineering drawings to support new product development, cost reduction initiatives, quality improvements and existing product enhancements. The Technical Document Specialist manages the library of internal and external specifications & drawings and supports the processing of scanned data for external customers.

Gentex offers a robust benefit package-including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.  

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Be engaged in project meetings and design reviews with the project engineers 

Configuration Management

• Prepare ECOs based on input from the project engineer.  
• Oversee the release of all controlled engineering documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) using engineering software
• Oversee the release of changes to all controlled engineering documents using  engineering software
• Maintain and file master documents (specifications, ECOs, ECRs, reports, drawings, etc.) as required
• Prepare and maintain tracking metrics for documents, including but not limited to, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and drawings
• Serve as backup to the CCB facilitator
• Order specifications, standards, and manuals when requested

Engineering Technical Support

• Processes pilot fit facility (PFF) scan data for the milling of custom helmet liners 
• Update internal engineering documents (ATP, OMM, MD, QTR, etc.)
• Create ECR’s, ECO’s and SolidWorks CAD drawings

Other

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with established company ISO 9001/AS 9100 procedures and work instructions.
• Complete other duties as directed by management.

POSITION SUPERVISES:

The document control specialist is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

Requirements

EDUCATION: The individual shall possess a high school or General Education Degree (GED) diploma supplemented by a CAD / drafting degree from a technical school, or an AS degree in CAD and industrial drafting technology. Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

EXPERIENCE: The individual shall possess one to two years engineering document control background and/or a combination of training and experience in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on technical (2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Product Data Management (PDM) and business (word processing, spreadsheet, presentations, database, and electronic mail) applications.
• Ability to create, read and understand engineering drawings with expertise in the area of basic engineering drafting practices, principles, standards, and conventions (ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14-100, ASME Y14.24, ASME Y14.35, ASME Y14.34, DOD-100, and Global design/drafting standards).
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, results-driven and possess strong interpersonal and team skills 
• Capable of completing basic mathematical calculations
• Work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple projects prioritize daily activities, and produce consistent, accurate timely work.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS:

Internal: Interacts frequently with local engineering staff and other departments on a daily basis.

External: Communicates, as required, with others outside the Company, such as Government personnel, suppliers, subcontractors, auditors and customers.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for periods of time; use hands or fing