Document Control Engineer

Coherent Corp. Vietnam • Saxonburg, PA

14h

About The Position

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Engineer, maintain, and govern document control and configuration management
processes for product and manufacturing data.
Lead creation, maintenance, and control of part numbers, multi-level Bills of
Materials (BOMs), and master routings within ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP,
Oracle, Windchill, Agile).
Administer the Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order
(ECO) process, ensuring accurate implementation and cross-functional
approval.
Serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality,
and Supply Chain to ensure documentation accuracy and traceability.
Ensure all engineering documentation accurately reflects design intent and
manufacturing requirements.
Maintain and optimize electronic document management systems (EDMS), PLM, and
ERP integrations.
Define, implement, and enforce document control standards, configuration
management policies, and engineering data best practices.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by ensuring documentation,
revision history, and change records are complete and compliant.
Conduct process audits and gap assessments of document control workflows,
drive corrective and preventive actions.
Lead training for engineers and technical staff on document control systems,
change management, and data governance.
Support new product introduction (NPI), production transfers, and sustaining
engineering activities through controlled document release.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce change
cycle time, errors, and rework.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or
a related field required.
Additional certifications in document control, quality management, or
configuration management are a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in document control, configuration
management, or product data management within a manufacturing or regulated
industry.
Proven leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and guide
junior team members.
Strong background in engineering and manufacturing documentation, including
BOMs, routings, CAD files, and specifications.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Agile,
Windchill).
In-depth knowledge of document management principles, part numbering systems,
and change control.
Proficiency with engineering drawings and CAD file types (CREO, SolidWorks,
AutoCAD, etc.).
Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across
departments.
Ability to manage complex documentation projects with minimal supervision.
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Continuous improvement mindset and proactive problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based, with occasional exposure to the manufacturing floor.

Physical Requirements

Requires extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
Requires lifting to 20 lbs.
Requires the ability to use computer keyboards and equipment.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp.
Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and
maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that
may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality
Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at
Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic
protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact
us at [email protected] [[email protected]].

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking
components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops
innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical
communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer
markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an
environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding
excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an
exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and
growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited
resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed
agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in document control, configuration management, or product data management within a manufacturing or regulated industry.
• Proven leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Strong background in engineering and manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, routings, CAD files, and specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Agile, Windchill).
• In-depth knowledge of document management principles, part numbering systems, and change control.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings and CAD file types (CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage complex documentation projects with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in document control, quality management, or configuration management are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, maintain, and govern document control and configuration management processes for product and manufacturing data.
• Lead creation, maintenance, and control of part numbers, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), and master routings within ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Windchill, Agile).
• Administer the Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, ensuring accurate implementation and cross-functional approval.
• Serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure documentation accuracy and traceability.
• Ensure all engineering documentation accurately reflects design intent and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain and optimize electronic document management systems (EDMS), PLM, and ERP integrations.
• Define, implement, and enforce document control standards, configuration management policies, and engineering data best practices.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by ensuring documentation, revision history, and change records are complete and compliant.
• Conduct process audits and gap assessments of document control workflows, drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead training for engineers and technical staff on document control systems, change management, and data governance.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), production transfers, and sustaining engineering activities through controlled document release.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce change cycle time, errors, and rework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level