Senior Engineer - Document Control

Job Description

The Senior Engineer ensures that engineering and manufacturing documentation is accurate, controlled, and consistently flowing between our customers and our manufacturing partners. As the interface between the customer and the manufacturer, this position owns the processes that govern how technical documents are created, reviewed, released, revised, and archived. The role combines technical drawing review with document control discipline, and helps establish the standards and workflows that keep every project’s documentation traceable and current.

Accountabilities:

• Own the technical document control process for Engineering standards, specifications customer-ordered projects, including revision control, release, distribution, and archiving of drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and submittals.
• Review engineering and manufacturing-level drawings (schematics, one-lines, general arrangements, shop drawings, and fabrication drawings) for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to customer specifications and company standards.
• Manage engineering change processes, including change requests, change orders, redlines, and as-built updates, ensuring changes are reviewed, approved, and communicated to all affected parties.
• Establish, document, and maintain document control procedures, templates, naming conventions, and checklists, and train engineers and project teams on their use.
• Identify discrepancies between customer specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacturer documentation, and drive them to resolution with the appropriate teams.
• Track document status, review cycle times, and revision history, and report on bottlenecks, late submittals, and recurring errors to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of the engineering-to-manufacturing handoff to reduce rework, delays, and errors.
• Maintain compliance with the Company’s Technical Management Systems, engineering standards, and applicable quality requirements.
• When needed, serve as the technical liaison between customers and manufacturers by routing submittals, RFIs, comments, and approvals and ensuring customer requirements are accurately reflected in manufacturing documentation.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) preferred or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, document control, or manufacturing environments (adjust to the level you are hiring).
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and review engineering and manufacturing drawings, including electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and mechanical or fabrication drawings.
• Experience with document control practices, including revision management, change control, and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of drawing standards (e.g., ANSI/ASME Y14, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, UL) and general familiarity with relevant industry codes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to catch inconsistencies across drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate clearly between customers, engineers, and manufacturers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with CAD viewers or CAD software, Microsoft Office, and document management systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities or customer sites, and to work extended hours when needed to meet customer commitments.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing and carrying loads when visiting industrial facilities.
• This position is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to manufacturing sites, project installations, or customer locations to support document review and resolve issues.
• Travel may be required to manufacturing spaces and client sites.
• Position may include walking for extended time inclusive of walking up and down stairs.
• 4 Days in office 1 Day WFH required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PDM, PLM, ERP, or EDMS platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP, or similar).
• Experience with critical power or electrical equipment such as generators, switchgear, UPS, and PDU systems, or in data center, utility, industrial, or healthcare environments.
• Experience with submittal review, RFI management, and manufacturer approval drawing workflows.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, CSI MasterFormat) and process improvement methods such as Lean.
• Experience writing procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• EIT certification or PE license.

Additional Information

• FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)
• This role will work in an office setting, however, frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards, and engage staff.
  • Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
  • Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.
  • Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.