R&D Documentation Control and Configuration Management Specialist

About the role

Jabil is looking for an R&D Documentation Control and Configuration Management Specialist to establish, maintain and govern the R&D documentation repository so that accuracy, compliance, traceability and version integrity are ensured across all product development activities. The role covers document creation, review, approval, release, revision, archival and obsolescence, and acts as custodian of document quality standards and repository governance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the R&D document management system and repository, including organization, indexing, storage, retrieval, access rights and confidentiality
• Manage document retention and archival, and act as the main contact for repository issues and improvements
• Coordinate document entry, review, approval, distribution, revision and withdrawal, keeping templates, standards and naming conventions, and maintaining audit trails
• Control versions of specifications, procedures, drawings, reports, test methods and design records, and maintain configuration baselines
• Manage DCNs, ECOs and ECNs, track change status and ensure timely closure of change requests
• Review documents against company standards, run periodic repository audits, monitor quality metrics and support corrective actions
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing and Project Management teams, and support internal and external audits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Quality Management, Technical Writing, Information Management or a related field preferred
• 3-7 years of experience in document control, configuration management, quality systems or engineering support
• Experience managing technical documentation in a product development or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with change control processes and document management systems

Required skills

• Knowledge of document control and configuration management principles
• Preferred: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, IATF 16949 or similar quality systems
• Preferred: EDMS, PLM, ERP or Workday systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PLM and document management tools