Senior Document Controls Specialist

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Austin, TX
Mid level
Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
We build machines that empower humans to live to our fullest potential.
The Role
The Senior Document Controls Specialist will manage the setup and maintenance of the PLM system, Arena, ensuring quality control over documents throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include logging and updating documents, controlling engineering changes, supporting QMS management reviews, developing new processes, and training staff on documentation protocols.
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Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better.  We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products. 

You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it.

Sr Document Controls Specialist will closely work with the Document Controls Manager. This role will be responsible for setup and maintenance of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, Arena.


Responsibilities: 

  • Log, reproduce, distribute, store, retrieve, and update of electronic versions of documents such as Bills of Material, Procedures, Work Instructions, and templates in PLM system, Arena. Additionally responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System i.e. Arena for NCMRs, Deviations, CAPAs, System improvements, Work instructions, and all associated documents, as needed.
  • Responsible for controlling and maintaining the engineering change through change orders and documentation tracking process with emphasis on Bills of Material (BOM's), parts masters, specifications, drawings, and documentation to ensure appropriate changes are documented.
  • Supports QMS Management Reviews, taking minutes and tracking actions, if needed.
  • Ensure that document release packages are properly reviewed, updated, accurate, complete, and current and that all documents are maintained and controlled.
  • Develop new processes to support document and configuration control requirements.
  • Serve as the document control focal point for assigned customer projects.
  • Responsible for maintaining documents through the entire project lifecycle, from inception through to handover to Operations – ensuring that accurate information is distributed throughout the organization, on time, to the people who need it.
  • Liaising with project team members to ensure documents meet requirements.
  • Training document specialists and other employees on documents and processes.
  • Stay up to date on the latest industry trends.
  • Continuously demonstrate the principles of professional domain competency and governance.


Skills and Requirements:

  • At least 4 years of experience in Information Management and Document Management experience in technology, medical device, or automotive industry
  • Strong Electronic Document Management System (Arena or Agile) experience
  • Extensive experience in structuring Bills of Material
  • Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills, with experience of presenting to key stakeholder groups
  • Industry-specific technical knowledge, including understanding of industry terms, policies and processes
  • Ability to foresee risk, identify dependencies and managing them in advance
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


Perks:

  • Competitive salary w/ benefits
  • Highly motivating equity incentive package
  • Flexible work hours policy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k plan


*This is a direct hire.  Please, no outside Agency solicitations. 

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Arena
The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
160 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.

Why Work With Us

At Apptronik, we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead, we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement, "It is not Man vs. Machine, but Man + Machine," encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter, more advanced future.

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