Document Control Associate Jobs in Irvine, CA (NOW HIRING)

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. As a PLM Change Analyst, you will be the point of contact for all things PLM related including item masters, engineering change orders (ECO), drawing releases, bill of materials (BOMs), procedures and work instructions. You will be a critical part of our engineering operations team and ensure that our spacecraft have secure, complete and accurate documentation.

This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our Irvine, California headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all documentation and change records are accurate, complete and compliant with company configuration management standards

• Execute and process ECOs/ECRs in PLM system following established procedures

• Route, track, and complete engineering change orders and change requests while ensuring required reviews and approvals have been captured

• Perform PLM system administration activities including new user onboarding, permissions, role management and providing training on PLM workflows and best practices.

• Support PLM implementation and configuration activities such as data migration, rollout of new features, as well as attributes, templates, and change process updates.

• Monitor system performance, identify issues, and coordinate resolutions with PLM tech support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate various document approval workflows, resolve any issues, and ensure consistency in all documentation to maintain configuration control

• Support day to day engineering administrative needs related to PLM and change control such as item creation, BOM updates, drawing and document revisions, change impact assessments etc.

• Draft procedures, work instructions, guidelines, flowcharts etc. and train team members on PLM processes and change management best practices

• Participate in CCB meetings and ensure timely closure of assigned changes

• Support PLM integration activities with other business systems such as ERP, ECAD (Altium), MCAD (SolidWorks) etc. and additional functionality and feature improvements to support Supply Chain and Quality Management System (QMS) activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years in Document Control, Configuration Management or Engineering Change Management

• Strong attention to detail with ability to set priorities to meet time-sensitive project deadlines and ability to manage multiple change workflows simultaneously

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company including internal cross‑functional engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher preferable

• 5+ years of direct working experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (Agile, Windchill, Arena or similar) or Product Database Management (PDM) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and any implementation experience is a huge plus

• Strong analytical skills for evaluating change impacts, identifying inconsistencies, and solving system/process issues

• Experience with writing procedures, work instructions, guidelines, flowcharts etc.

• Configuration Management System experience

• Prior work in the aerospace industry

• Exposure to AS9100 and ISO9001 requirements and audits

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes

• Able to document and present technical information clearly

PLM Change Analyst/Document Control Specialist Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 USD.

Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.

• Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.

• Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation Range: $85K - $105K