Technical Document & Data Control Specialist – Manufacturing (PDM/ERP)

This role is a production-facing owner of controlled engineering documentation and ERP master data for heavy gauge thermoforming programs, primarily supporting returnable packaging. The position ensures accurate release and maintenance of specifications, drawings, and ERP data, and provides technical support during production.

Location: Remote (outside U.S.)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and re-release SolidWorks drawings, layouts, and specifications used for production-released manufacturing.
• Maintain EPDM/PDM records and metadata, ensuring correct revision, release state, and traceable history.
• Manage redlines, legacy drawing cleanup, and controlled re-release activities across a large installed base of production molds.
• Execute quick-turn drawing edits, controlled release timing, and distribution to stakeholders.
• Validate print/release accuracy and ensure correct revision content in production packets.
• Participate in Production Launch Error Proof meetings, presenting information for review and signoff.
• Create and maintain NetSuite item master’s for manufactured and purchased components.
• Build and maintain BOMs, routings, routing notes, work instructions, and packaging instructions.
• Perform BOM and inventory hygiene to reflect all required run components.
• Coordinate work order refresh/reprint when ERP data changes.
• Maintain accuracy between EPDM documentation and NetSuite records.
• Administer the Engineering Change process, review submissions, route approvals, and track progress.
• Manage evidence folders and change records for ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
• Drive implementation of approved changes in EPDM/drawing systems and NetSuite.
• Initiate and route deviations, obtain approvals, and document closure.
• Attend daily production meetings and support documentation readiness for production.
• Support cross-functional coordination for work order release and documentation gaps.
• Communicate requirements to external plants/suppliers and respond to customer/sales requests.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience supporting heavy gauge thermoforming in a production environment.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks (drawings, revisions, release discipline).
• Strong proficiency with NetSuite (item masters, BOMs, routings, routing notes, packet-impacting data).
• Working experience with EPDM/PDM release workflows, revision control, and document metadata.
• Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 requirements for document control and engineering change control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Teams.
• Ability to support production questions with urgency and accuracy.
• Proficiency with ECR database administration.
• Experience cleaning up and maintaining legacy CAD and ERP data at scale.