Documentation Specialist; Entry Level - Engineering Department

Position: Documentation Specialist (Entry Level - Engineering Department)
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 Control Engineer, 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 Solid Works is a plus

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