nLIGHT
Engineering Documents Manager
TLDR
Oversee the management of engineering documents and compliance under ISO 9001:2015 and MIL-STD-973 for Defense systems, ensuring efficiency and traceability.
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)
Experience: 5+ years of experience.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or equivalent
Compensation: $90,000-$140,000 depending on experience.
Who We Are
nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading developers of Directed Energy systems, which is a top modernization priority of the Department of Defense. Our High Energy Laser (HEL) systems, Adaptive Optical (AO) systems, and Acquisition / Pointing / Tracking (APT) solutions are designed to overcome the most difficult challenges facing the deployment of high energy laser solutions to the United States military and our allies. Located in Longmont, Colorado, nLIGHT-DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities – from semiconductor device through target identification – to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We continue to invest in capabilities, facilities and technology to bring leading edge HEL solutions to the warfighter. This is a great opportunity to work at a company that is on the leading edge of the HEL industry and provides a culture of excellence and commitment to delivering solutions to the warfighter and our country.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Summary:
The Engineering Documents Manager will oversee the control, standardization and lifecycle management of engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and configuration records to ensure traceability, compliance and efficiency under ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and MIL-STD-973 environments.
All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the company’s engineering documentation and configuration management function across all engineering disciplines.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce Document Control Procedures (DCPs) aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standard.
- Work with corporate documentation control
- Working with engineers and other stakeholders, manage document lifecycle and workflow within nLIGHT’s document control system based in MS SharePoint: Template management, new document intake, review, approval, release, archival and retrieval.
- Facilitate Engineering Change Order (ECO) workflow, Deviation Requests (DRs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for accuracy, completeness, and configuration traceability.
- Maintain revision control and ensure synchronization between Altium Designer 365, SolidWorks PDM, and internal PLM/ERP systems.
- Collaborate with Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure proper release and revision of drawings, test reports and production travelers.
- Support internal and external audits (ISO / DoD - customer) by providing documentation traceability and compliance evidence.
- Train and mentor staff on document control procedures, templates, and configuration management best practices.
- Coordinate documentation requirements with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure deliverable compliance.
Required Experience / Capability:
- Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Technical Communications, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering document control or configuration management in a defense, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and MIL-STD-973 (Configuration Management).
- Understanding of engineering change management, configuration baselines, and controlled document workflows.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and process-development skills.
- Expert user of Microsoft Office products, including SharePoint
- Experience managing configuration and documentation for High Energy Laser (HEL) or photonics-based systems.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-31000, EIA-649, and DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs).
- Certifications such as CMII (Configuration Management Institute) or ECM (AIIM) preferred.
- Familiarity with DoD Acquisition Lifecycle (SRR, PDR, CDR)
- Experience leading small teams of document control specialists or coordinators.
- Knowledge of collaboration/documentation platforms.
- Experience working in a technical Research and Development (R&D) environment.
Benefits Summary:
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
- 11 paid Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
- Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
- Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Benefits
Health Insurance
Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
Paid Time Off
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
nLIGHT is a premier provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers, catering to industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications. We specialize in cutting-edge laser technology and are also a leader in developing Directed Energy systems for the Department of Defense, delivering high-performance solutions in a rapidly growing market.