Document Control Specialist

TPI Composites • Newton, IA

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About The Position

The Document Control Coordinator administers and maintains TPI Composites' Quality Management System (QMS) document control processes, ensuring controlled documents and records are accurate, current, and compliant with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. The role supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement by managing quality documentation, supporting internal and external audits, maintaining critical quality records, and ensuring document control processes support manufacturing operations and customer expectations across the organization.

The position manages controlled-document creation, review, revision, approval, distribution, and retention; maintains electronic and hard-copy quality records; and supports production documentation and quality reporting. It coordinates documentation activities with Quality Clerks and other departments, maintains manufacturing folders and customer-required quality documentation, and supports continuous improvement in document control, records management, and quality system effectiveness.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Quality, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, or a related field, and 3+ years of experience in document control, quality systems, quality assurance, or a manufacturing environment; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of ISO-based Quality Management Systems, quality documentation requirements, and document control best practices.
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external customer, regulatory, or certification audits.
• Experience developing, revising, and maintaining procedures, work instructions, specifications, forms, and other controlled documents.
• Strong document and records management experience, including revision control, document retention, distribution, and records maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and other document management systems.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to identify documentation discrepancies, support corrective actions, drive process improvements, and maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees, auditors, customers, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• ISO Internal Auditor certification or related audit training.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the document control system so controlled documents are accurate, current, and properly approved.
• Coordinate the creation, review, revision, distribution, and retention of controlled documents, including procedures, work instructions, standards, specifications, forms, and master lists.
• Issue controlled copies and maintain revision-history and distribution records.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy quality records in accordance with company policies and retention requirements.
• Ensure external documents, specifications, and standards are maintained at the current approved revision level.
• Verify documentation and data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established requirements.
• Conduct internal quality audits and assist with corrective action activities as assigned.
• Coordinate schedules, documentation, and auditor requests as the primary contact for external audits.
• Maintain raw material Certificates of Conformance (COCs) and related quality records.
• Create and maintain customer-required quality documentation.
• Collect, enter, maintain, and report quality data for operational and management reporting.
• Distribute production documentation and ensure completed documentation is returned accurately and on time.
• Maintain organized and accurate blade manufacturing folders and quality documentation files.
• Coordinate documentation activities with Quality Clerks and other departments to ensure timely and accurate record management.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to document control, records management, and quality system effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree