Documentation Specialist (Entry Level – Engineering Department)

Documentation Specialist (Entry Level – Engineering Department) Administrative Piedmont, South Carolina Professional Direct Hire Apr 29, 2026 Join JTEKT North America—a global leader in automotive systems, bearing solutions, and high-performance machine tools—as we expand our Piedmont, SC facility in 2025 with over 120 new machines and automation systems. As a Documentation Specialist, you’ll be a key technical contributor helping scale and optimize our high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing operation. Position Summary JTEKT is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Documentation Specialist to support our Engineering team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with technical documentation, data, and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. In this position, you will help create, maintain, and organize engineering and quality documentation, support new product launch activities, and assist with purchasing and reporting processes. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in engineering support, quality systems, and manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Create and maintain quality documentation including PFMEA, MQC, ECCS, FSCS, control plans, and related documents under engineering direction Develop and maintain Technical Instruction Sheets (TIS) Support new product launch activities (including spare parts registration) Maintain and update process sheets, routing for revisions as needed Track and maintain ECR/PCR documentation status Create and maintain management status reports (MOC updates, process deviation tracking, etc.) Submit and track purchase requisitions within the ERP system Research purchase order status and generate capital project status reports Contact vendors to obtain pricing and quotations Maintain organization and 5S standards within the engineering document room and assigned areas Provide general administrative and reporting support to the engineering team Travel occasionally as needed Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications Required Skills & Abilities Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in documentation and reporting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to work overtime as needed Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in a technical or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with relevant manufacturing or engineering support experience Familiarity with AIAG core quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, etc.) Experience using ERP systems Basic knowledge of quality, safety, and environmental management systems Exposure to SolidWorks is a plus #INDPRO