Document Control Specialist (Automotive)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina, United States; based at the hirify.global location with 4–5 days per week in the office and regular in-person meetings. Travel for company events may be required.

Salary: $95,000–$120,000 annual base salary, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global is developing electric pickup trucks and rugged SUVs by electrifying and digitizing an iconic American vehicle brand.

What you will do

• Establish and own document control policies within the Scout Business Management System.
• Manage controlled documentation across its full lifecycle, including standards, procedures, work instructions, and forms.
• Define document standards for nomenclature, version control, retention, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Lead deployment of document management systems and digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions for accessible requirements.
• Maintain process models, standardize process baselines, and support continuous improvement of the Business Management System.
• Advise departments, support procedure development, and drive cross-functional process excellence initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in document control, quality systems, or a related role within an automotive environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, document control principles, and regulatory or compliance requirements.
• Experience deploying document management systems and using SharePoint and JIRA.
• Strong process orientation, analytical thinking, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Fluent English is required. German language skills are a plus.

Nice to have

• Experience establishing structured documentation frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience with VW Group standards and processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build products and a company from the ground up.
• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO, and 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, and military leave.