Document Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

• ABOUT MECHANIX WEAR
  
  

  Who We Are

  Mechanix Wear develops protective gloves for industries including vehicle mechanics, police, military, trade professionals, and construction to name a few. Mechanix Wear is THE TOOL THAT FITS LIKE A GLOVE® In 1991, The Original® Glove was born. The brainchild of a legendary race mechanic that sparked a revolution for working hands. Championed by mechanics and pit crews at the 1991 Daytona 500, The Original® is the glove that started it all. For more information, visit

   

  What We Do

  At Mechanix Wear, we are building a world where Safety is foundational, Performance is enhanced, and Trust in the brand is unshakable. We create and elevate protection beyond your expectations, through innovative design, advanced materials, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We stand behind our core values including Thinking Big , Being a Problem Solver , Doing Things the Right Way , and TeaMWork.

  JOB SUMMARY

  The Document Controller owns and maintains the complete technical data package for every glove style moving through R&D — from initial development through stage-gate approval and production release. This role ensures each data package (specs, BOMs, tech packs, test reports, VPGs, and compliance records) is complete, accurate, version-controlled, and audit-ready at every milestone, while acting as the single point of accountability for data package integrity across the glove development pipeline.

   

  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Own and assemble the full technical data package (VPG) for each glove style — including product specifications, testing/validation reports, and packaging details — ensuring nothing is missing, outdated, or inconsistent before a package moves to the next stage-gate.
  • Enforce version control, routing, and approval workflows within the PLM system so every document in a data package reflects the current, approved revision.
  • Track data package completeness against each product's milestones, flagging missing documentation or approvals before they become a bottleneck to launch.
  • Partner with R&D designers, PLMs, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing to collect and validate technical data, resolving discrepancies between specs, BOMs, and test data.
  • Coordinate with Quality/Regulatory to ensure data packages include required compliance documentation (CPSIA, Prop 65, other applicable PPE/consumer regulatory markings) before release.
  • Maintain a master log or tracker of all active glove styles in development, their data package status, and outstanding action items.
  • Archive and retain completed data packages per records-retention requirements, ensuring historical packages remain retrievable for audits or reference.
  • Support internal and customer/vendor audits by pulling complete, organized data packages on request.

   

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

  EDUCATION 

  Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  EXPERIENCE |  PREFERRED SKILLS

  2–5+ years in document control, quality systems, or regulatory documentation in a manufacturing environment (PPE or consumer goods preferred).

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel (complex formatting/templates in Word; formulas, pivot tables, and data tracking in Excel). 
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (for reviewing, marking up, or editing data package drawings). 
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOMs, and test reports. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills — able to catch a missing or outdated document before it becomes a launch risk. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable chasing down stakeholders for missing approvals or data. 
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent data packages/product styles and meet stage-gate deadlines.

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  T he Salary Range for this position at Mechanix Wear, LLC is $29.00 - $35.00 / hour (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and Vacation time.

  Mechanix Wear is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Mechanix Wear Human Resources department.