Document Control Specialist and Jr Drafter

BendPak Inc • Santa Paula, CA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

BendPak is a leading manufacturer of vehicle repair equipment. This role is for a Detail-oriented Document Control Specialist and Junior Drafter responsible for managing engineering documentation, maintaining accurate records, supporting drafting workflows, and ensuring compliance with change-control processes. The position provides technical drawing support using SolidWorks and assists Engineering and Drafting teams with document lifecycle, organization, release, and quality control.

Requirements

• 1+ years of document control experience
• Working knowledge of PDM Vault, MRP systems, ECN/ECR processes.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Ability to read, interpret, and check engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Competent with MS Office, Windows-based systems, scanners/plotters, and document management tools.
• Able to work independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Quality assurance and manufacturing experience a plus.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Inventor beneficial.
• GD&T familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise 2D/3D drawings, assemblies, schematics, and technical illustrations using SolidWorks
• Ensure drawings meet drafting standards, dimensional accuracy, and engineering requirements.
• Prepare BOMs, templates, packaging drawings, and supporting documents for engineering and manufacturing.
• Support design reviews, implement ECO/EDR updates, and correct deficiencies as needed.
• Manage the full lifecycle of engineering documents, including creation, revision, approval, release, and archiving.
• Maintain accurate metadata, revision history, and file structure in PDM, MRP, and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) systems.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of scanned files, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and internal standards.
• Process Design Requirement forms (DRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Communicate document and drawing changes to cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Maintain clear records of official communications, change actions, and document status.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and external vendors.
• Organize, index, and maintain libraries of electronic and physical drawings.
• Archive project documents and ensure records are retrievable, accurate, and compliant with retention policies.
• Track document progress, project requirements, and completion status.
• Support research tasks and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Superior benefits
• Outstanding work environment
• Opportunities for career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed