Engineering Documentation Specialist

Engineering Documentation Specialist

We are seeking a Manufacturing Documentation / Engineering Change Coordinator on a contract basis to support our Manufacturing and Engineering teams. This role focuses on the documentation, tracking, and coordination of Defective Material Reports (DMRs) and Engineering Change Management (ECM) activities.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and track Defective Material Reports (DMRs) in internal systems.
• Support Engineering Change Management (ECM) documentation and change tracking.
• Maintain accurate records and support document control activities.
• Route engineering changes for review and approvals across Engineering, Quality, and Production.
• Follow up on open items to ensure documentation is completed and properly updated.
• Ensure records are current, organized, and maintained according to process.

Essential Skills:

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with administrative coordination, documentation tracking, or workflow management.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Exposure to manufacturing, quality, or engineering documentation processes.
• Familiarity with DMR/NCR workflows, engineering changes (ECO/ECN), or similar systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, PLM, or document control systems.
• Targeting early-career Manufacturing Engineering profiles (1–5 years) and/or engineering documentation personnel.

Work Environment:

The position is a contract role for 6+ months, with the potential for extension and possible conversion to full-time. The role involves working in a manufacturing setting, coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams. No specific degree is required, but relevant experience and demonstrated capability are prioritized.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Itasca, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Itasca, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.