Engineering Document Control Specialist

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

The Engineering Documentation Control Specialist Administration Specialist coordinates and maintains the flow of engineering documentation across the product lifecycle. Reporting to Engineering Administration, this role owns the engineering change process (ECRs/ECOs), BOM and part number management, and the document control system, so that Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality work from accurate, current information. The Specialist also reviews existing documentation practices, identifies gaps, and defines and improves the processes, standards, and training that support them.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications.

This is an on-site position based at our Lake Zurich facility. 

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off 
• Yearly bonus potential
• 5% 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Administer engineering change requests and engineering change notices/orders, ensuring accurate and timely routing, approval, tracking, and implementation.
• Establish and maintain bills of material (BOMs), part numbers, and related product data within PLM and PDM systems, ensuring accuracy and revision control.
• Prepare and revise basic engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
• Oversee the release, revision, and archiving of engineering files and product data within company document management systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and other departments to communicate and support engineering changes.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by ensuring change and document records are complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of departmental processes and procedures.
• Produce training materials and provide guidance to users on document control processes and systems.
• Organize and maintain shared engineering documentation, training resources, and patent information within SharePoint.
• Handle additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Experience/Skills:

• 3+ years of Document Control experience.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently.
• Proficiency with MS Office products is required, particularly Excel.
• Ability to read Bill of Materials (BOM’s).
• Should be knowledgeable of product data management and have user experience with PDM systems (SolidWorks PDM preferred)
• Have knowledge of document control procedures with data storage, maintenance, and archival background.
• Proficiency with CAD software for simple drawing changes. (SolidWorks preferred; training available)

Education: Two years college education or degree preferred; or Minimum 3 years of industry experience in a similar role.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.