Configuration Control Engineer

Confidential Careers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Configuration Engineer to implement and execute CM processes across Saudi military MRO programs. The role involves maintaining baselines, processing changes, and ensuring traceability of configurations from design through service.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 3 years in CM or data control, with experience in military, aerospace, or MRO contexts being highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in Configuration Management or engineering data control.
• Experience in military/aerospace or MRO context preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CM standards ISO 10007 and data conventions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee CM processes across MRO programs.
• Maintain baselines for systems, components and documentation.
• Manage ECRs/ECOs and deviations with traceability.
• Prepare and present CCB change packages and minutes.
• Ensure updated drawings and maintenance data are released and auditable.
• Conduct FCA/PCA and non-conformance follow-up.
• Coordinate data with OEMs, design authorities and clients.

Skills

Configuration Management

SolidWorks PDM

ECR/ECO

FCA/PCA

Documentation Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Implement and execute the Configuration Management (CM) processes defined by the Configuration Control Manager across engineering programs focused on high-visibility Military MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Configuration Engineer performs the day-to-day technical configuration control of military platforms, subsystems, and parts throughout maintenance, engineering design, modification and in-service support—maintaining accurate baselines, processing engineering changes, and keeping the as-designed, as-built and as-maintained configuration of every serviced asset traceable and compliant with Saudi military policies, ISO 9001, ISO 10007, partner agreements, and global MRO best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement the ISO 10007-compliant Configuration Management Plan (CMP) issued by the Configuration Control Manager, applying its procedures to assigned MRO programs and proposing updates as workflows and contractual requirements change.
• Build, maintain and control functional, allocated and product configuration baselines for systems, components, assemblies and documentation in SolidWorks PDM and associated PLM/ERP systems.
• Perform configuration identification (part numbering, naming, effectivity and serial number assignment), change control, status accounting and verification for all product baselines (hardware, software and documentation).
• Process Engineering Change Request (ECRs), Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Deviations: register, classify, perform impact assessment with engineering, and ensure accurate traceability to affected equipment, serial numbers and platform configurations.
• Prepare Configuration Control Board (CCB) change packages, present technical impact assessments, and record decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Prepare CCB agendas and minutes, track action items to closure, and verify that approved changes are incorporated into drawings, technical publications, maintenance data and the physical asset.
• Maintain as-designed, as-built and as-maintained configuration records for every serviced platform and assembly, including modification/Service Bulletin incorporation status by tail, hull or serial number.
• Verify incoming and outgoing asset configuration during intake and delivery of MRO work packages, checking the physical build state against approved baselines, technical orders and maintenance records.
• Release and integrate updated drawings, 3D models, part files and maintenance data into the PDM/PLM environment; enforce SolidWorks file management, revision and release rules in line with configuration policies.
• Conduct Functional and Physical Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA) and regular baseline checks; raise and follow up non-conformances in line with standards and customer expectations.
• Generate configuration status accounting reports, CM metrics and dashboards for program management, the Configuration Control Manager and the client.
• Coordinate with OEMs, design authorities, partners and client configuration points of contact to obtain, understand and apply configuration data, modification instructions and interchangeability/substitution decisions.
• Apply client standards, export control regulations and cybersecurity/data handling rules to all configuration data; maintain the product information library and provide CM tool/process guidance to engineers, technicians and suppliers.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial or similar), Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM (or equivalent PDM/PLM systems) for configuration identification, change control and release management.
• Working knowledge of CM standards ISO 10007, engineering drawing/data conventions and international defense MRO best practices.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Configuration Management or engineering data control, with at least 2 years in a military, aerospace or MRO context.