Engineering Administrative Assistant

French® is an ISO-certified, 4th generation family-owned U. S. company that custom designs, manufactures and supports hydraulic press systems for molding rubber and composite materials, screw presses for synthetic rubber processing and for the separation of liquids from solids, and oilseed equipment used to extract vegetable oil from seeds and nuts, and to produce biofuels.

For over 120 years we have partnered with our stakeholders, in over 80 countries worldwide, to provide products with superior value and superior service that improve our customers’ productivity and reduce their overall production costs.

The Engineering Administrative Assistant provides critical support to the Engineering team by managing data, documentation, and systems within an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate Bills of Materials, supporting engineering changes, and ensuring data integrity across systems.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with technical information while supporting a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing team.

• Create and maintain part numbers and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of engineering and manufacturing data
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and maintain revision control documentation
• Maintain engineering records, drawings, and technical documentation
• Support document control processes, including tracking and distribution
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and other departments to support operations
• Provide administrative support to engineers and project managers
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and general documentation
• Answer and direct phone calls; serve as backup receptionist as needed

• 3–5 years of administrative experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a structured environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

French Oil Mill Machinery Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.