Document Control Engineer

Location: Saxonburg, PA, United States

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Engineer, maintain, and govern document control and configuration management processes for product and manufacturing data.
• Lead creation, maintenance, and control of part numbers, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), and master routings within ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Windchill, Agile).
• Administer the Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, ensuring accurate implementation and cross-functional approval.
• Serve as the technical interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure documentation accuracy and traceability.
• Ensure all engineering documentation accurately reflects design intent and manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain and optimize electronic document management systems (EDMS), PLM, and ERP integrations.
• Define, implement, and enforce document control standards, configuration management policies, and engineering data best practices.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by ensuring documentation, revision history, and change records are complete and compliant.
• Conduct process audits and gap assessments of document control workflows, drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead training for engineers and technical staff on document control systems, change management, and data governance.
• Support new product introduction (NPI), production transfers, and sustaining engineering activities through controlled document release.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce change cycle time, errors, and rework.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Additional certifications in document control, quality management, or configuration management are a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in document control, configuration management, or product data management within a manufacturing or regulated industry.
• Proven leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Strong background in engineering and manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, routings, CAD files, and specifications.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in ERP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Agile, Windchill).
• In-depth knowledge of document management principles, part numbering systems, and change control.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings and CAD file types (CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage complex documentation projects with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset and proactive problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based, with occasional exposure to the manufacturing floor.

Physical Requirements

• Requires extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking. 
• Requires lifting to 20 lbs. 
• Requires the ability to use computer keyboards and equipment.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


Job Summary: The Document Control Engineer is responsible for engineering data governance, configuration control, and lifecycle management of technical documentation across the organization. This role serves as an engineering subject matter expert for document control systems, engineering change management, and product data integrity, ensuring accurate translation of engineering intent into manufacturing, quality, and supply chain execution. The position plays a critical role in supporting engineering operations, manufacturing readiness, and regulatory compliance by maintaining robust document control processes in alignment with ISO 9001, AS9100, and FDA/GMP requirements. Document Control Engineer drives continuous improvement initiatives across PLM, ERP, and document management systems to ensure accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness. Note: Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).