Documentation Specialist

Company: Milwaukee Electronics Corporation
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOIN MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS – 70 YEARS OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE Milwaukee Electronics has been delivering innovative manufacturing solutions for more than 70 years. We combine deep industry experience with advanced technologies to support customers across diverse markets. Clear communication and accurate documentation are essential to our success, helping our engineering and production teams work efficiently and deliver high-quality products. SUMMARY The Documentation Specialist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating production and manufacturing documentation that supports product assembly, engineering changes, and operational processes. This role ensures documentation is accurate, current, and production-ready by translating engineering drawings, schematics, and customer specifications into clear, standardized work instructions and job documentation. The Documentation Specialist works independently while collaborating closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams. This role plays a critical part in supporting manufacturing quality, workflow efficiency, and compliance by ensuring documentation is controlled, accessible, and aligned with production needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: NPI & Documentation Support Review and verify customer and engineering documentation for completeness and accuracy Create and maintain Job Books using established templates and standard work practices Validate and review Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and alignment Process documentation updates for NPI projects in a timely and controlled manner Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, and other teams to clarify documentation requirements Organize and maintain NPI documentation throughout the project lifecycle Support documentation-related tasks as assigned by management Assembly Documentation Creation & Maintenance Create and maintain assembly Job Books, including updates from red-line changes Manage documentation updates through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) Maintain documentation libraries and ensure version control and document control standards are followed Create and distribute documentation packets to support production activities Monitor documentation accuracy throughout the product lifecycle and escalate issues as needed Additional Responsibilities Develop and update work instructions, test procedures, and part records Enter and maintain BOM and part data within the ERP system Support ISO and Quality documentation initiatives as required Organize electronic files, master registers, and controlled documents Meet documentation milestones and support project timelines Participate in continuous improvement, Lean activities, and problem-solving efforts Maintain regular on-site presence to support production and cross-functional teams QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in electronics, mechanics, documentation, or a related technical field preferred 1–3 years of experience supporting manufacturing documentation, technical documentation, or production environments An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, CAD files, and component specifications Working knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs), part specifications, and ECO processes Ability to create and maintain assembly documentation, work instructions, and test procedures Proficiency with MS Office; ability to learn Factory Logix, Checkpoint, and Circuit CAM systems Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and document control Ability to follow standardized documentation processes and meet timelines Ability to analyze information, identify issues, and escalate appropriately Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams CERTIFICATIONS Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and ISO documentation standards preferred; training may be provided Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . Regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing Frequent use of hands for handling documents and materials Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Close and color vision required Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional exposure to a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical parts Moderate noise levels typical of a production setting Daily on-site presence required to support production operations MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position. Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.

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