Document Control Manager
Milpitas, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Tarana Wireless is a pioneer in next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) developing purpose-built broadband systems that enable service providers to deploy reliable high-capacity fiber-class connectivity with the speed scalability and economics of wireless. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Document Control Manager to lead and continuously improve Taranas document control and product change management processes.
The Document Control Manager is responsible for the overall administration governance and continuous improvement of Taranas Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system Arena Solutions and the associated document and change control processes. This role serves as the central point of coordination for engineering operations supply chain quality manufacturing regulatory and supplier teams ensuring product data integrity throughout the product lifecycle.
The successful candidate will establish and maintain best-in-class document control practices ensure timely execution of engineering and manufacturing changes manage product records and compliance documentation and help scale Taranas product data management capabilities in support of rapid growth and new product introductions.
What youll be doing:
PLM System Administration & Governance
- Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Taranas Arena Solutions PLM system.
- Define implement and maintain PLM workflows business rules user permissions training materials and system configurations.
- Develop and enforce document control policies standards procedures and work instructions.
- Lead initiatives to improve PLM efficiency automation reporting and data quality.
- Coordinate PLM integrations and data synchronization activities with ERP MES quality and other enterprise systems.
- Partner with IT and business stakeholders to identify and implement system enhancements.
Document Control & Product Data Management
- Manage all aspects of product documentation including part masters bills of material (BOMs) drawings specifications test reports manufacturing instructions supplier documentation and quality records.
- Ensure product structures revisions and documentation are accurate complete and traceable throughout the product lifecycle.
- Establish and maintain document retention and archival practices in accordance with company customer and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct periodic audits of product data and document repositories to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Drive data governance initiatives to improve product data consistency accuracy and completeness.
Change Control Management
- Own and administer Taranas Engineering Change Request (ECR) Engineering Change Order (ECO) Manufacturing Change Order (MCO) Product Change Notice (PCN) and deviation processes.
- Facilitate cross-functional change review meetings and change control boards (CCB) as required.
- Review change packages for technical accuracy completeness appropriate approvals and compliance with established procedures.
- Ensure timely routing approval release and implementation of product changes.
- Monitor change control metrics and provide reporting on cycle time workload and process effectiveness.
- Partner with Engineering Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality and Regulatory teams to resolve documentation and change management issues.
Supplier & Compliance Documentation
- Serve as the primary point of contact for document control activities involving contract manufacturers suppliers and strategic partners.
- Ensure completeness and maintenance of supplier documentation including datasheets declarations certifications specifications and quality records.
- Manage product compliance documentation related to:
- RoHS / RoHS2
- China RoHS
- REACH
- WEEE
- Conflict Minerals
- California Proposition 65
- Other applicable global environmental and regulatory requirements
- Support internal and external audits by providing controlled documentation and product records.
Process Improvement & Training
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for document control and change management processes.
- Identify process bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and deliver user training for Arena Solutions PLM and document/change control procedures.
- Create job aids training materials and process documentation to support user adoption and compliance.
- Mentor team members and provide functional leadership for document control activities.
What Youll Need:
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Supply Chain Quality Technical Management or a related field and equivalent professional experience.
- 7 years of experience in document control configuration management product data management or change control within a manufacturing environment.
- 3 years of experience administering a PLM system preferably Arena Solutions.
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) manufacturing transfer and product lifecycle management activities.
- Experience working within a regulated manufacturing or quality environment.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing documentation processes procedures and governance standards.
- Expert knowledge of PLM systems preferably Arena Solutions.
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation product development workflows BOM structures and revision control methodologies.
- Experience with ERP systems and integration of PLM and ERP processes.
- Knowledge of configuration management principles and product data governance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.
- Ability to create process documentation workflows metrics and training materials.
Leadership & Professional Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across Engineering Operations Quality Supply Chain Manufacturing and Executive teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
- Customer-service mindset with the ability to support both technical and non-technical users.
Preferred Qualifications
- Arena Solutions Administrator certification or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting ISO 9001 TL 9000 or similar quality management systems.
- Experience with wireless communications networking telecommunications or electronics manufacturing.
- Experience with contract manufacturing and global supply chain environments.
- Knowledge of regulatory and environmental compliance requirements for electronic products.
What we offer:
We dont just build next-gen wireless technology we build people.
The salary range for this position is: $120000 to $155000
Compensation will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to: skill set years of experience and the employees geographic location.
Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including medical dental and vision benefits 401K match flexible time off and stock options.
Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.
About Us
Taranas mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast affordable and reliable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment the Tarana team has created and continues to enhance a suite of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technologies. Its unique ngFWA platform delivers game-changing advances in broadband economics in mainstream and underserved markets using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Taranas ngFWA technology has been embraced by more than 300 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas California with additional research and development in Pune India. Learn more at .
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About Company
Tarana Wireless, Inc. - Next-Generation Fixed Wireless - for point-to-multipoint, PTP, and NLoS