Configuration Officer

About LAHAB:

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS manufactures medium and large calibre munitions. We are in the industry with over 25 years of experience in leading defence & security organizations. LAHAB is committed to modernising the entire munitions value chain with its 25+ years of knowledge and experience. We support major defence and security organisations, law enforcement agencies, and sports clients, supplying them with reliable and safe munitions and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage all configures technical product data - such as documents, drawings, specifications, etc. as an integrated part of system engineering.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets, procurement specifications and Bill of Materials
• Compile information to create the Master Record of Index and issue to those authorized as required.
• Registration of new codes of the different products and maintain the specifications of the same.
• To inform ERP team to register the require information regarding the various products that are manufactured in the company.
• Register and Document the Engineering Change Proposals where / when required
• Maintain configuration methodologies and techniques by continuous verification, control and upgrade of configuration principles.
• Compile and maintain procedures, documentations and techniques required to monitor all controlled items.
• Implement processes related to document control and management.
• Follow processes and procedures for the opening of a new project and inform relevant personnel.
• Liaise with internal departments and external clients and suppliers to ensure that documents contain correct and understandable information regards their categorization.
• Generate document control reports and document tracking registers for specific projects as required
• Perform regular audits on documents against required information to ensure compliance with client requirements and company procedures.
• Prepare the Annual Budget for the Quality Control Section.
• Responsibility to handle & manage the GHQ & ITAR related Documentation.

Experience and Education:

• Diploma (Technical direction) / equivalent experience
• At least 5 years active previous configuration experience

Key Skills:

• Ability to manage data efficiently
• Basic computer literacy in MS Office packages (MS Word and MS Excel)
• Basic report writing skills
• Basic  understanding/knowledge of manufacturing process

• Competency and accuracy in recording and calculating data
• Ability to establish subject matter credibility with all levels of employees
• Understanding and knowledge of ISO procedures an advantage

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