Documentation and specification coordinator

Mátészalka · On-site

About this role

Job Description:

This cross-functional role is responsible for coordinating, creating, maintaining, publishing, and standardizing technical documentation, product specifications, packaging documentation, and operational knowledge across the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders from Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, IT, and Product Management to ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, standardized, and supports efficient global manufacturing processes and product lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, create, maintain, publish, and distribute technical documentation, product specifications, and packaging documentation.
  • Drive the standardization of documentation, specifications, and operational knowledge to ensure consistency across global operations.
  • Manage and maintain Ops Book content in collaboration with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Maintain and optimize documentation platforms, including SharePoint, Wiki, and other content management systems.
  • Develop, update, and manage packaging specifications for products, components, and shipping configurations.
  • Create and maintain product specifications, technical data sheets, and related documentation.
  • Evaluate documentation change requests, estimate required effort, and coordinate implementation.
  • Maintain specification registers, documentation dashboards, and progress reports.
  • Develop work instructions and training materials related to documentation processes.
  • Support platform updates, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary contact for documentation-related questions and provide support to internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Quality teams to ensure documentation complies with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support additional projects and tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in technical documentation, specification management, or a similar role.
  • Experience coordinating or leading cross-functional projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
  • Experience with document management platforms such as SharePoint, Wiki, or similar systems.
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with international teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 5%).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with technical documentation for medical devices.
  • Knowledge of EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 and other quality management standards.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Sign.
  • Technical writing experience.
  • Experience in the ophthalmic optics or medical device industry.

We offer:

  • Competitive salary system
  • Fringe benefits (Cafeteria)
  • Support for use of the municipal swimming pool in Mátészalka, team-building events, and a company soccer team
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development in a multinational environment
  • Employee discount program
  • Personal and professional development
  • Dynamic and youthful team in multinational environment


If you are interested in the position advertised at our company, please send us your application. Please upload your CV and motivation letter both in Hungarian and English.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Apáti Rebeka

Company at a glance

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide.

Learn more about ZEISS: www.zeiss.com/about

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Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
Location
Mátészalka, North Great Plain, Hungary

Top Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Fringe benefits
  • Municipal swimming pool support
  • Team-building events
  • Company soccer team
  • Employee discount program
  • Professional development opportunities

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