Document Control Specialist

Job Title: Document Control Specialist Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Document Control Specialist to join our manufacturing operation in Amesbury, MA. This role requires a highly organized individual with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of administrative tasks related to document control processes. Responsibilities

- Manage controlled-document change requests through the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process.
- Maintain ECR forms, logs, trackers, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate SOPs and controlled documents submitted by managers across the organization.
- Review documents for correct formatting, numbering, revision history, approvals, and completeness.
- Route new and revised documents to the appropriate stakeholders for review and approval.
- Follow up with managers and departments to ensure outstanding approvals and changes continue moving through the process.
- Maintain accurate records of document approvals and revision histories.
- Release approved controlled documents and ensure current versions are posted within the appropriate network folders.
- Maintain Document Control Master Lists.
- Send document-release notifications to appropriate employees and departments.
- Assist with creating, formatting, and editing SOPs, policies, procedures, work instructions, specifications, test methods, control plans, and forms.
- Generate recurring reports utilizing existing databases and query/reporting tools.
- Maintain requested industry standards, specifications, and test methods, including ANSI, ISO, and ASTM documentation.
- Prepare Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and Certificates of Analysis (CoA) according to established requirements.
- Support document-control needs across seven different internal factories/departments.
- Partner with Quality Engineers and other internal stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain accuracy and organization while handling a consistently high volume of requests and competing priorities.

Essential Skills

- High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong administrative experience with proven ability to manage a high volume of detailed work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable learning new databases, systems, and document-management processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Prior document-control experience is preferred.
- Experience with any document-control, quality-management, ERP, PLM, SharePoint, or similar system is beneficial.
- Experience working with SOPs, work instructions, controlled documents, revision control, ECRs/ECOs/ECNs, or quality documentation is highly desirable.
- Manufacturing or regulated-industry experience is helpful.
- Document revision/change-control experience is advantageous.

Work Environment This position is located in Amesbury, MA, and requires working 100% onsite from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves supporting document control needs across seven different departments, referred to as 'factories.' The environment is highly administrative and manual, with plans to transition to a new system, requiring adaptability and learning new technology.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Amesbury, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Amesbury, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Amesbury,MA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.