What are the responsibilities and job description for the Document Control Specialist position at Sterling Engineering?
Job Title: Document Control Analyst
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire | Strong growth opportunity!
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $60,000–$80,000 annually (Depending on experience)
Benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental, Etc!
General Purpose:
The Document Control Analyst is responsible for managing and processing engineering change orders (ECOs) and maintaining accurate documentation within internal systems. This role supports cross-functional teams by ensuring all engineering changes are properly documented, tracked, and implemented within ERP systems. The analyst will work closely with engineers, project teams, and customers to verify changes, maintain BOM structures, and ensure compliance with quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Process engineering change requests (ECOs/ECRs) received from engineering teams.
- Review and validate documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to system entry.
- Enter and manage change orders within Agile/Oracle systems and ensure updates are reflected in ERP (BAAN or similar).
- Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs), including phase-in/phase-out components.
- Track and monitor change requests using Excel-based trackers and internal systems.
- Ensure proper release and control of documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (CFT) to review and approve changes prior to implementation.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders and external customers (EPC) to clarify and confirm engineering changes.
- Lead or participate in meetings to review change status, timelines, and implementation plans.
- Perform weekly follow-ups on open and pending changes to ensure timely completion.
- Support process improvements related to document control and change management workflows.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal quality management systems.
- Maintain organized records of all changes, revisions, and documentation history.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience in document control, engineering support, or manufacturing environment considered.
- 2–5 years of experience in document control, change management, or engineering support within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (BAAN preferred; Oracle/Agile highly desired).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including tracking and data management.
- Experience managing and maintaining BOM structures.
- Familiarity with engineering change processes (ECO/ECR) and documentation workflows.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 or similar quality standards preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume change requests.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with internal teams and external customers.
- Experience with trackers, reporting, and administrative process support.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000