Configuration Control Engineer

Overview

This role involves applying and managing Configuration Management (CM) processes under the guidance of the Configuration Control Manager for prominent Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) programs based in Saudi Arabia. The engineer is responsible for daily configuration control activities related to military platforms, subsystems, and components through various stages including maintenance, design modifications, and support services. This ensures that configurations comply with Saudi military regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 10007, contractual partnerships, and global MRO standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the Configuration Management Plan aligned with ISO 10007 standards issued by the Configuration Control Manager, adapting procedures as program requirements evolve.
• Create, update, and manage configuration baselines (functional, allocated, product) within SolidWorks PDM and other related PLM/ERP systems.
• Handle configuration identification involving part numbering, naming conventions, effectivity, and serial number assignments for hardware, software, and documentation.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and deviations by classification, impact assessment, and traceability to affected assets.
• Develop and present Configuration Control Board (CCB) change documentation, provide technical impact analysis, and document decisions collaboratively.
• Coordinate CCB meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and monitoring action items to ensure implementation of approved changes in all technical and physical aspects.
• Maintain detailed as-designed, as-built, and as-maintained records for each platform, including tracking modification statuses by tail, hull, or serial numbers.
• Verify configuration states of assets upon intake and delivery against approved documentation and ensure conformity during MRO work packaging.
• Release and integrate updated technical documentation and design files into PDM/PLM systems, enforcing revision controls aligned with configuration standards.
• Conduct Functional and Physical Configuration Audits to confirm conformity, addressing any non-conformance issues according to standards and client expectations.
• Produce configuration status accounting reports, metrics, and dashboards for management and client use.
• Liaise with OEMs, design authorities, partners, and clients to gather and apply configuration data, modification directives, and substitution protocols.
• Implement client-specific standards, export controls, and cybersecurity policies on configuration data; maintain the product information repository and provide configuration management guidance to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Information Systems, or equivalent technical fields.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM or comparable PDM/PLM systems for managing configuration processes and release management.
• Familiarity with CM standards, especially ISO 10007, engineering drawings, data conventions, and international defense-related MRO practices.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in configuration management or engineering data control, including at least 2 years within military, aerospace, or MRO sectors.