CONFIGURATION OFFICER

ECN; India; On-site; INR 3,584,000 - 5,376,000; Full time

Job summary

ECN is seeking a skilled Configuration Officer to manage configuration across defence programmes in Johannesburg. You will oversee CM planning, identification of configuration items, and end-to-end change control, ensuring baselines and documentation integrity throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires experience in CM, PLM, ERP systems, and strong attention to detail, with collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Project Management functions.

Qualifications

• CM experience within defence, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in managing engineering changes and BOMs.
• Proven ability to interpret drawings and technical data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement CM plans and baselines for programmes.
• Identify configuration items and maintain master indexes.
• Control changes, track approvals, and ensure release status.
• Manage build history, records, and audits across lifecycles.
• Provide CM training and guidance to teams.

Skills

Configuration Management

Documentation Control

Change Control

Audits

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

ERP/CM Systems

Education

Degree in Business Admin / Engineering / Quality

Grade 12

CM training (CM11, CMPIC) or equivalent

Tools

CM/PLM/ERP tools

Document Management Systems

Job description

Industry: Public Administration & Defence

Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

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Introduction

We are a leading organisation in the defence industry, committed to delivering advanced, high-performance defence systems with precision and excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Configuration Officer to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in managing and controlling product configuration throughout the full lifecycle of our advanced defence programmes.ROLE OVERVIEWThe Configuration Officer is responsible for maintaining configuration integrity across programmes and projects by managing engineering changes, product documentation, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and configuration baselines. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations - from design and industrialisation through to manufacture, delivery, and in-service support.

Configuration Planning

• Tailor and negotiate Configuration Management (CM) activities per programme/project and communicate the agreed approach across all functions
• Generate and maintain the Configuration Management Plan as the programme/project CM roadmap
• Compile and maintain CM planning schedules, including planned baselines, design reviews, formal audits, and release milestones

Configuration Identification

• Identify configuration items, documents, software items, technical data packs, product structures, and baseline content
• Establish and maintain document plans, data pack structures, master record indexes, and release schedules

Design Review Support

• Verify that planned CM activities have been completed during design reviews and that baseline, release, and change requirements are being met
• Record and follow up CM actions arising from design reviews through to closure

Configuration Control

• Place drawings, electronic files, product structures, and controlled data under formal control in line with procedures and schedules
• Manage the end-to-end change control process, including logging, routing, impact assessment, decision tracking, implementation status, and closure
• Manage concession and deviation processes and maintain associated records
• Prevent unauthorised updates to released baselines and data
• Initiate and administer CCB activities — preparing agendas, arranging meetings, verifying completeness of change packages, and serving as CCB Secretary
• Record CCB decisions, approvals, rejections, conditions, and implementation instructions
• Ensure all resulting status changes are accurately reflected in CM records and released data

Status Accounting

• Generate and maintain status reports covering change requests, concessions, deviations, documentation, baselines, and CCB actions
• Provide timely, accurate configuration status accounting to management, programme teams, quality, procurement, and production stakeholders

Build History and Records Management

• Manage build history records and configuration evidence for products/programmes
• Ensure all records, documentation, and audit evidence are stored, protected, retrievable, and retained for the required product/programme lifetime
• Support procurement and quality in directing suppliers to implement applicable configuration control procedures
• Conduct or support configuration system audits at supplier facilities as required

Configuration Audits

• Conduct verification audits and support configuration audits, baseline checks, and document/data pack reviews
• Identify CM discrepancies, report findings, and track corrective actions through to closure

Training and Continuous Improvement

• Provide CM training and guidance to programme and project teams
• Train configuration practitioners in revision control, baseline discipline, change control, and records integrity
• Provide user feedback and improvement inputs to the Manager: Configuration
• Grade 12
• Business Administration degree/diploma or relevant technical/engineering/quality qualification
• CM11, CMPIC, or equivalent recognised CM training(preferred)
• Project management knowledge is advantageous
• Technical knowledge in the relevant product/programme environment is advantageous
• Sound knowledge of CM processes and ERP system operation is essential
• 6 years'experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5-6 years'experience in Configuration Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical environment
• At least 3-5 years'experience in a Configuration Officer or Configuration Management role, preferably within thedefence, aerospace, or advanced manufacturingindustry
• In-depth knowledge of CM principles, including configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and configuration audits
• Proven ability to interpret and manage engineering drawings, technical specifications, BOMs, and product data
• Experience using CM, PLM, ERP, or document management systems
• Sound understanding of engineering change processes (ECRs/ECOs) and document control procedures
• Experience supporting quality assurance, compliance, and configuration verification throughout the product lifecycle
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with a keen ability to identify and resolve configuration discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate configuration records and documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management functions